The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox AF 28mm F1.8 E and the Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN C for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Viltrox AF 28mm F1.8 E is the longer of the two lenses at 82mm. The Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN C with a length of 49mm, is 33mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Viltrox AF 28mm F1.8 E also has a larger diameter of 70mm compared to the Sigma 24mm F3.5 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 24mm F3.5 DG DN C weighs 225g, 38% (142g) lighter than the Viltrox AF 28mm F1.8 E's weight of 367g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Sony E Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Lenses in Sony E Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
Both the Viltrox AF 28mm F1.8 E and the Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN C have the same Filter thread size of 55mm.
Below are links to the 55mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Viltrox AF 28mm F1.8 E and the Sigma 24mm F3.5 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.
Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN C is also available in Leica L mount.
Focal Range
Viltrox AF 28mm F1.8 E is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 28mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
42mm.
On the other hand, the Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN C is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 24mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 36mm.
