The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the 7artisans 35mm F2 and the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN 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 F2 DG DN is the longer of the two lenses at 65mm. The 7artisans 35mm F2 with a length of 41mm, is 24mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN also has a larger diameter of 70mm compared to the 7artisans 35mm F2's 50mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of 7artisans 35mm F2 and Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
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 F2 weighs 320g, which means it is 5g (1%) lighter than the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN which has a weight of 325g.
Filter Threads
The 7artisans 35mm F2 has a filter size of 43mm whereas the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN has a 58mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 43mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the 7artisans 35mm F2:
And these are the 58mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN:
Lens Mounts
Both the 7artisans 35mm F2 and the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony A6700, Sony FX30 and Sony ZV-E10.
7artisans 35mm F2 is also available in Canon EF-M and Fujifilm X mounts.
Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN is also available in Leica L mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.