The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN and the Sony 35mm F1.4 G 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. Sony 35mm F1.4 G is the longer of the two lenses at 76mm. The Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN with a length of 65mm, is 11mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN has a larger diameter of 70mm compared to the Sony 35mm F1.4 G's 69mm 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 F2 DG DN weighs 325g, which means it is 185g (36%) lighter than the Sony 35mm F1.4 G which has a weight of 510g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Sony 35mm F1.4 G has a 55mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN:
And these are the 55mm filters that we recommend for the Sony 35mm F1.4 G:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Sony 35mm F1.4 G has the Sony Alpha 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 Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II for the Sony Alpha Mount.
Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN is also available in the Leica L mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN has the fastest aperture of
F2.0, the Sony 35mm F1.4 G's widest aperture value is
F1.4.
