The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art and the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM 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 F1.4 DG DN Art is the longer of the two lenses at 110mm. The Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM with a length of 94mm, is 16mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM has a larger diameter of 77mm 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, which means it is 20g (3%) lighter than the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM which has a weight of 665g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art and the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM have the same Filter thread size of 67mm.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM has the Sony Alpha lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony A9 III, Sony A7C Mark II and Sony A7CR for the Sony E Mount and Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II for the Sony Alpha Mount.
Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art is also available in Leica L mount.
Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM is also available in Canon EF , Pentax KAF3, Sigma SA, Nikon F (FX) and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.4.