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 Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art 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 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art is the longer of the two lenses at 126mm. The Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN with a length of 65mm, is 61mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art also has a larger diameter of 95mm compared to the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN's 70mm diameter.
tt
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN and Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
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 845g (72%) lighter than the Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art which has a weight of 1170g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN and the Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art 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 F2 DG DN is also available in Sony E mount.
Focal Range
Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm.
On the other hand, the Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 14mm.