The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art and the Tamron SP 35mm F1.4 Di USD for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
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. Tamron SP 35mm F1.4 Di USD weighs 805g, 26% (285g) lighter than the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art's weight of 1090g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Tamron SP 35mm F1.4 Di USD has a 72mm 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 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Tamron SP 35mm F1.4 Di USD:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Tamron SP 35mm F1.4 Di USD has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art is also available in the Leica L mount.
Tamron SP 35mm F1.4 Di USD is also available in Canon EF mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art has the fastest aperture of
F1.2, the Tamron SP 35mm F1.4 Di USD's widest aperture value is
F1.4.
