The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro and the Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 FE 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. Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 FE is the longer of the two lenses at 158mm. The Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro with a length of 134mm, is 24mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 FE also has a larger diameter of 93mm compared to the Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro's 74mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro and Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 FE to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro and the Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 FE Size and Weight 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. Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro weighs 715g, which means it is 509g (41%) lighter than the Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 FE which has a weight of 1224g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 FE 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 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 FE:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro and the Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 FE has the same Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V .
Focal Range
Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 105mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
157.5mm .
On the other hand, the Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 FE has a focal range of 35-150mm and 4.3X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 52.5 - 225mm .
