Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Laowa 17mm f4 TS is the longer of the two lenses at 111mm. The Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN C with a length of 49mm, is 62mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Laowa 17mm f4 TS 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 225g, 72% (585g) lighter than the Laowa 17mm f4 TS's weight of 810g.
Filter Threads
The Laowa 17mm f4 TS 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 TS:
And these are the 55mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN C:
Lens Mounts
Both the Laowa 17mm f4 TS and the Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN C has the same Leica L lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica L lenses are Leica SL3-P, Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE.
Laowa 17mm f4 TS is also available in the Sony E , Nikon Z and Canon RF mounts.
Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN C is also available in Sony E mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
17mm and the fastest aperture of
F4.0.
