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 FE 28mm F2 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 F2 DG DN is the longer of the two lenses at 65mm. The Sony FE 28mm F2 with a length of 60mm, is 5mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN also has a larger diameter of 70mm compared to the Sony FE 28mm F2's 64mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN and Sony FE 28mm F2 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN and the Sony FE 28mm F2 Size and Weight 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. Sony FE 28mm F2 weighs 200g, 38% (125g) lighter than the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN's weight of 325g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Sony E Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Lenses in Sony E Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Sony FE 28mm F2 has a 49mm 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 49mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 28mm F2:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN and the Sony FE 28mm F2 has the same Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V .
Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN is also available in the Leica L mount.
Focal Range
Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
52.5mm .
On the other hand, the Sony FE 28mm F2 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 28mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 42mm .