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 35mm F1.4 DG HSM 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 HSM is the longer of the two lenses at 94mm. The Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN with a length of 65mm, is 29mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM also has a larger diameter of 77mm compared to the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN's 70mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN and Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN and the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM 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. Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN weighs 325g, which means it is 340g (51%) lighter than the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM which has a weight of 665g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM has a 67mm 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 67mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM has the Nikon F (FX) 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 Nikon D6 , Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Canon EF , Pentax KAF3 , Sony Alpha , Sigma SA and Leica L mounts.
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 Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM's widest aperture value is
F1.4 .
