The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM and the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM 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 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM is the longer of the two lenses at 108mm. The Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM with a length of 94mm, is 14mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM also has a larger diameter of 88mm compared to the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM's 77mm 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. Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM weighs 665g, 34% (355g) lighter than the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM's weight of 1020g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM has a 67mm 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 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM has the Sigma SA lens mount whereas the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM has the Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sigma Quattro, Sigma Quattro H and Sigma SD1 Merrill for the Sigma SA Mount and Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM is also available in the Nikon F (FX) and Canon EF mounts.
Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM is also available in Pentax KAF3 , Sony Alpha, Sigma SA, Nikon F (FX) and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM has a focal range of 24-70mm and
2.9X zoom ratio .
On the other hand, the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM 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.
