The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 35mm F1.2 S 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. Nikon Z 35mm F1.2 S is the longer of the two lenses at 150mm. The Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art with a length of 136mm, is 14mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 35mm F1.2 S also has a larger diameter of 90mm compared to the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art's 88mm 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. Nikon Z 35mm F1.2 S weighs 1060g, which means it is 30g (2%) lighter than the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art which has a weight of 1090g.
Filter Threads
Both the Nikon Z 35mm F1.2 S and the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art have the same Filter thread size of 82mm.
Below are links to the 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z 35mm F1.2 S has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art has the Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount and Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art is also available in Leica L mount.
Focal Range
Nikon Z 35mm F1.2 S is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
52.5mm.
On the other hand, the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 52.5mm.
