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 Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 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. Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 is the longer of the two lenses at 318mm. The Sigma 35mm F1.2 II with a length of 111mm, is 207mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 also has a larger diameter of 112mm 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 Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sigma 35mm F1.2 II and the Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 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 1360g (64%) lighter than the Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 which has a weight of 2115g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 35mm F1.2 II has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 has a 95mm 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 95mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 35mm F1.2 II has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 has the Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount and Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the 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 Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 has a focal range of 200-600mm and 3.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 300 - 900mm .
