The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 24-35mm F2 DG HSM A and the Canon EF 35mm F1.4L II USM 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 24-35mm F2 DG HSM A is the longer of the two lenses at 123mm. The Canon EF 35mm F1.4L II USM with a length of 106mm, is 17mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 24-35mm F2 DG HSM A also has a larger diameter of 88mm compared to the Canon EF 35mm F1.4L II USM's 80mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 24-35mm F2 DG HSM A and Canon EF 35mm F1.4L II USM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sigma 24-35mm F2 DG HSM A and the Canon EF 35mm F1.4L II USM 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. Canon EF 35mm F1.4L II USM weighs 760g, 19% (181g) lighter than the Sigma 24-35mm F2 DG HSM A's weight of 941g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 24-35mm F2 DG HSM A has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Canon EF 35mm F1.4L II USM has a 72mm 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 24-35mm F2 DG HSM A:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Canon EF 35mm F1.4L II USM:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 24-35mm F2 DG HSM A and the Canon EF 35mm F1.4L II USM has the same Canon EF lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Blackmagic URSA 12K LF , Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K .
Nikon F (FX) and Sigma SA mounts.
Focal Range
Sigma 24-35mm F2 DG HSM A has a focal range of 24-35mm and
1.5X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
38.4 - 56mm .
On the other hand, the Canon EF 35mm F1.4L II USM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 56mm .
