The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 28-105mm f2.8 and the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art 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 28-105mm f2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 158mm. The Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art with a length of 110mm, is 48mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 28-105mm f2.8 also has a larger diameter of 88mm compared to the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art's 76mm 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 DN Art weighs 645g, 35% (350g) lighter than the Sigma 28-105mm f2.8's weight of 995g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 28-105mm f2.8 has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art 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 28-105mm f2.8:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 28-105mm f2.8 and the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art has the same Leica L lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica L lenses are Leica SL3-P, Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE.
Sigma 28-105mm f2.8 is also available in the Sony E mount.
Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art is also available in Sony E mount.
Focal Range
Sigma 28-105mm f2.8 has a focal range of 28-105mm and
3.8X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
42 - 157.5mm.
On the other hand, the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm.
