The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM and the Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R 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 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM is the longer of the two lenses at 88mm. The Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R with a length of 55mm, is 33mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM also has a larger diameter of 87mm compared to the Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R's 65mm 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 35mm F1.4 R weighs 187g, 64% (333g) lighter than the Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM's weight of 520g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R has a 52mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM has the Canon EF lens mount whereas the Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R has the Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Canon T8i, Canon 90D and Canon SL3 for the Canon EF Mount and Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount.
Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM is also available in the Pentax KAF3 , Sony Alpha, Sigma SA and Nikon F (DX) mounts.
Focal Range
Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM has a focal range of 10-20mm and
2.0X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
16-32mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 52.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
