The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the 7Artisans 35mm F1.8 and the Sirui 35mm F1.4 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. Sirui 35mm F1.4 is the longer of the two lenses at 101mm. The 7Artisans 35mm F1.8 with a length of 94mm, is 7mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sirui 35mm F1.4 also has a larger diameter of 76mm compared to the 7Artisans 35mm F1.8's 72mm 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. 7Artisans 35mm F1.8 weighs 426g, which means it is 68g (13%) lighter than the Sirui 35mm F1.4 which has a weight of 494g.
Filter Threads
Both the 7Artisans 35mm F1.8 and the Sirui 35mm F1.4 have the same Filter thread size of 62mm.
Below are links to the 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the 7Artisans 35mm F1.8 and the Sirui 35mm F1.4 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.
7Artisans 35mm F1.8 is also available in the Sony E and Nikon Z mounts.
Sirui 35mm F1.4 is also available in Sony E , Nikon Z and Fujifilm X mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while 7Artisans 35mm F1.8 has the fastest aperture of
F1.8, the Sirui 35mm F1.4's widest aperture value is
F1.4.
