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 Leica APO-SL 35mm F2 ASPH 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 Leica APO-SL 35mm F2 ASPH with a length of 102mm, is 8mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art also has a larger diameter of 76mm compared to the Leica APO-SL 35mm F2 ASPH's 73mm 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 75g (10%) lighter than the Leica APO-SL 35mm F2 ASPH which has a weight of 720g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Leica L Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Lenses in Leica L Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
Both the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art and the Leica APO-SL 35mm F2 ASPH 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
Both the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art and the Leica APO-SL 35mm F2 ASPH has the same Leica L lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica L lenses are Leica SL3, Panasonic S5 II and Panasonic S5 II X.
Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art is also available in Sony E mount.
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 Leica APO-SL 35mm F2 ASPH's widest aperture value is
F2.