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 Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD 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 Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD with a length of 81mm, is 29mm shorter. On the other hand, the Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD has a larger diameter of 80mm 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. Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD weighs 450g, 30% (195g) lighter than the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art's weight of 645g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art and the Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD 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 Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC 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 F1.4 DG DN Art is also available in the Leica L mount.
Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD is also available in Canon EF and Sony Alpha mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art has the fastest aperture of
F1.4, the Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD's widest aperture value is
F1.8.
