The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 35mm F1.2 II and the Sigma 50mm F1.2 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 35mm F1.2 II is the longer of the two lenses at 113mm. The Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art with a length of 111mm, is 2mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 81mm.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 35mm F1.2 II and Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sigma 35mm F1.2 II and the Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art 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 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art weighs 740g, 1% (10g) lighter than the Sigma 35mm F1.2 II's weight of 750g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sigma 35mm F1.2 II and the Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art have the same Filter thread size of 72mm .
Below are links to the 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 35mm F1.2 II and the Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art 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 .
Leica L mount.
Focal Range
Sigma 35mm F1.2 II is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
52.5mm .
On the other hand, the Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 75mm .
