Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Laowa 17mm f4 Shift is the longer of the two lenses at 111mm. The Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN C with a length of 51mm, is 60mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Laowa 17mm f4 Shift also has a larger diameter of 93mm compared to the Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN C's 64mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN C weighs 220g, 71% (550g) lighter than the Laowa 17mm f4 Shift's weight of 770g.
Filter Threads
The Laowa 17mm f4 Shift has a filter size of 86mm whereas the Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN C has a 55mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 86mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Laowa 17mm f4 Shift:
And these are the 55mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN C:
Lens Mounts
Both the Laowa 17mm f4 Shift and the Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN C has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V.
Laowa 17mm f4 Shift is also available in the Nikon Z , Canon RF and Leica L mounts.
Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN C is also available in Leica L mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
17mm and the fastest aperture of
F4.0.
