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 28-45mm F1.8 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 28-45mm F1.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 151mm. The Sigma 35mm F1.2 II with a length of 111mm, is 40mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 28-45mm F1.8 also has a larger diameter of 88mm compared to the Sigma 35mm F1.2 II's 81mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 35mm F1.2 II and Sigma 28-45mm F1.8 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 28-45mm F1.8 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 35mm F1.2 II weighs 755g, which means it is 205g (21%) lighter than the Sigma 28-45mm F1.8 which has a weight of 960g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 35mm F1.2 II has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Sigma 28-45mm F1.8 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 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 35mm F1.2 II:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 28-45mm F1.8:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 35mm F1.2 II and the Sigma 28-45mm F1.8 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 .
Sony E 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 28-45mm F1.8 has a focal range of 28-45mm and 1.6X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 42 - 67.5mm .
