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 Samyang 35mm F1.4 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. Samyang 35mm F1.4 is the longer of the two lenses at 112mm. The Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art with a length of 110mm, is 2mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art has a larger diameter of 76mm compared to the Samyang 35mm F1.4's 63mm 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 15g (2%) lighter than the Samyang 35mm F1.4 which has a weight of 660g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Samyang 35mm F1.4 has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Samyang 35mm F1.4:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Samyang 35mm F1.4 has the Canon EF 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 Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art is also available in the Sony E mount.
Samyang 35mm F1.4 is also available in Nikon F (FX) , Four Thirds, Pentax KAF, Sony Alpha, Sony E and Samsung NX mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.4.
