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 40mm F1.4 DG HSM A 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 40mm F1.4 DG HSM A with a length of 131mm, is 19mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 35mm F1.2 S also has a larger diameter of 90mm compared to the Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM A'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 140g (11%) lighter than the Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM A which has a weight of 1200g.
Filter Threads
Both the Nikon Z 35mm F1.2 S and the Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM A 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 40mm F1.4 DG HSM A has the Nikon F (FX) 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 Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM A is also available in Canon EF , Sigma SA, Sony E and Leica L mounts.
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 40mm F1.4 DG HSM A is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 40mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 60mm.
