Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art (Sony E) vs Sigma 24mm 1.4 DG DN Art Sony E

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art (Sony E) vs Sigma 24mm 1.4 DG DN Art Sony E

When comparing Sigma 24mm 1.4 DG DN Art Sony E and Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art (Sony E), which one is better?

1. Compare weight

The lens that weighs the least of the two is Sigma 24mm 1.4 DG DN Art - Sony E which weighs 510 g, compared to the loser Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art - (Sony E) which weighs 640 g.

Winner: Sigma 24mm 1.4 DG DN Art Sony E

Regarding weight: When it comes to the lens's weight, it's actually more important than many people think that the lens weighs as little as possible — it's simply a pain to lug around a lens that's too heavy when you're photographing or filming for several hours, and a few hundred grams can make a real difference.

2. Compare minimum focusing distance

When it comes to minimum focusing distance, that is how close to the subject the lens can focus, Sigma 24mm 1.4 DG DN Art - Sony E is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 25 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 30 cm for Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art - (Sony E).

Winner: Sigma 24mm 1.4 DG DN Art Sony E

Regarding minimum focusing distance: The lens's minimum focusing distance determines how close you can photograph your subject, such as a face or an animal. If the minimum focusing distance is 50 cm then you cannot get closer to your subject than 50 cm. Macro lenses often have a very low minimum focusing distance so that you can take close-up shots (macro photography).

Specifications

Full specifications table of Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art (Sony E) and Sigma 24mm 1.4 DG DN Art Sony E:

	Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art - (Sony E)	Sigma 24mm 1.4 DG DN Art - Sony E
	Price ➔	Price ➔
Brand	Sigma	Sigma
Weight	640 g	510 g
Mount	Sony E	Sony E
Focal Length	35 mm	24 mm
Largest Aperture	1.4	1.4
Anamorphic Lens	No	No
Minimum Focusing Distance	30 cm	25 cm
Type	Prime	Prime
Filter Thread	67	72
Stabilization	No	No
Covers a Full Frame Sensor?	Yes	Yes