The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Leica SL 35mm f2 ASPH 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 Leica SL 35mm f2 ASPH with a length of 83mm, is 53mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art also has a larger diameter of 88mm compared to the Leica SL 35mm f2 ASPH's 75mm 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. Leica SL 35mm f2 ASPH weighs 400g, which means it is 690g (63%) lighter than the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art which has a weight of 1090g.
Filter Threads
The Leica SL 35mm f2 ASPH has a filter size of 67mm 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 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Leica SL 35mm f2 ASPH:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art:
Lens Mounts
Both the Leica SL 35mm f2 ASPH and the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art 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.
Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art is also available in Sony E mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while Leica SL 35mm f2 ASPH has the fastest aperture of
F2.0, the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art's widest aperture value is
F1.2.
