The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM and the Lensbaby Burnside 35 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. Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM is the longer of the two lenses at 94mm. The Lensbaby Burnside 35 with a length of 70mm, is 24mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM also has a larger diameter of 77mm compared to the Lensbaby Burnside 35's 70mm 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. Lensbaby Burnside 35 weighs 374g, 43% (291g) lighter than the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM's weight of 665g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Lensbaby Burnside 35 has a 62mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Lensbaby Burnside 35:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM and the Lensbaby Burnside 35 has the same Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.
Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM is also available in Pentax KAF3 , Sony Alpha, Sigma SA, Nikon F (FX) and Leica L mounts.
Lensbaby Burnside 35 is also available in Fujifilm X , Micro Four Thirds, Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF, Samsung NX, Sony Alpha and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM has the fastest aperture of
F1.4, the Lensbaby Burnside 35's widest aperture value is
F2.8.