The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR and the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art 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 F1.2 DG DN Art is the longer of the two lenses at 136mm. The Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR with a length of 78mm, is 58mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art also has a larger diameter of 88mm compared to the Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR's 67mm 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. Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR weighs 375g, which means it is 715g (65%) lighter than the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art which has a weight of 1090g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art has a 82mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art:
Lens Mounts
The Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR has the Fujifilm X lens mount whereas the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art has the Leica L lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount and Leica SL3-P, Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount.
Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art is also available in Sony E mount.
Focal Range
Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 23mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
34.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm.
