Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN vs Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM A

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Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN

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Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN vs Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM A Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Sigma lenses lenses with different focal types: Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN is a Wideangle Prime lens with a 35mm focal range and a max aperture of F2.0 whereas Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM A is a Standard Prime lens with a 40mm focal range and max aperture of F1.4.

We will start with briefly looking and the main specs of these two lenses and in the section, we will start analyzing in more detail and list the pros and cons of each lenses.

Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Key Specs

35mm Focal Range

F2.0 Max Aperture

Weather Sealed

Filter Thread: 58mm

Max Format: 35mm FF

Leica L Mount

Weight: 325g.

Diameter: 70mm

Length: 65mm

Min Focus Distance:0.27m

Max Magnification:0.18x

Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM A Key Specs

40mm Focal Range

F1.4 Max Aperture

Weather Sealed

Filter Thread: 82mm

Max Format: 35mm FF

Leica L Mount

Weight: 0g.

Diameter: 88mm

Length: 131mm

Min Focus Distance:0.4m

Max Magnification:0.15x

What type of photography are the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN and Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM A lenses good for?

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 40mm F1.4 DG HSM A for their suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type	Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN	Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM A
Bird/Wildlife	Poor	Fair
Sports	Poor	Fair
Portrait	Average	Good
Travel	Average	Average
Street	Excellent	Very Good
Wedding	Average	Good
Walk Around	Average	Average
Vlogging	Good	Good
Landscape	Very Good	Good
Macro	Poor	Poor

Size and Weight Comparison

Size of a lens is an important deciding factor when comparing two lenses.Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM A is the longer of the two lenses at 131mm. The Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN with a length of 65mm is 66mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM A also has a larger diameter of 88mm compared to Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN's 70mm diameter.

Weight of a lens is as important as its external dimensions, especially if you are planning to hand hold your camera and lens combination for longer periods.

Lens Mounts

Both Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN and Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM A has the same Leica L lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica L lenses are Panasonic S5 II, Panasonic S5 II X and Sigma fp L.

Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN is also available in Sony E mount.

Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM A is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (FX), Sigma SA and Sony E mounts.

Focal Range

Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm. Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM A is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 40mm.

Reasons to choose Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN over Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM A

Focal Length - Wide	35mm vs 40mm	5mm Wider coverage
Aperture Ring	Yes vs No	able to adjust the aperture on the lens
Diameter	70mm vs 88mm	18mm smaller in diameter
Length	65mm vs 131mm	66mm shorter
Filter Thread	58mm vs 82mm	Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Minimum Focus Distance	0.27m vs 0.4m	can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification	0.18x vs 0.15x	higher magnification better for close-up shots

Reasons to choose Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM A over Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN

Focal Length - Tele	40mm vs 35mm	5mm more Tele coverage
Max Aperture - Wide	1.4 vs 2	Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture - Tele	1.4 vs 2	Wider aperture at tele end
Distance Scale	Yes vs No	Distance Scale to assist focusing
Weight	0g vs 325g	325g lighter

Common Strengths of Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN and Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM A

Internal Focusing	Yes vs Yes	Length of the lens doesn't change during focusing
Weather Sealing	Yes vs Yes	safer to use under rain and dust

Common Weaknesses of Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN and Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM A

Image Stabilization	No vs No	Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization

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Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN vs Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM A Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General
Brand	Sigma	Sigma
Lens Type	Prime	Prime
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Lens Type	Wideangle Prime	Standard Prime
Lens Mount	Leica L	Leica L
Max Format	35mm FF	35mm FF
Focal Range	35mm	40mm
Image Stabilization	No
Colour	Black	Unknown
Zoom Method	No Zoom	No Zoom
Power Zoom	No	No
Zoom Lock	No	No
Zoom Ratio	1.0X	1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F2.0	F1.4
Min Aperture	F22	F16
Aperture Ring	Yes	No
Diaphragm Blades	9	9
Optics
Optical Elements	10	16
Optical Groups	9	12
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.27m	0.4m
Max Magnification	0.18X	0.15X
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Stepper motor	Ring-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual	Yes	Yes
Focus Method	Internal	Internal
Distance Scale	No	Yes
DoF Scale	No	No
Distance Scale	No	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	No	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	325g	0g
Diameter	70mm	88mm
Length	65mm	131mm
Materials	Magnesium alloy	Unknown
Weather Sealing	Yes	Yes
Filter Thread	58mm	82mm
Filter Notes	-	-
Hood Supplied	Yes	Yes
Hood Code	Unknown	Unknown
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	-	-
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