The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 35mm f1.4 II and the Sigma 135mm F1.4 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 135mm F1.4 is the longer of the two lenses at 138mm. The Sigma 35mm f1.4 II with a length of 96mm, is 42mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 135mm F1.4 also has a larger diameter of 112mm compared to the Sigma 35mm f1.4 II's 73mm 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 f1.4 II weighs 525g, which means it is 895g (63%) lighter than the Sigma 135mm F1.4 which has a weight of 1420g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 35mm f1.4 II has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Sigma 135mm F1.4 has a 105mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 35mm f1.4 II:
And these are the 105mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 135mm F1.4:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 35mm f1.4 II and the Sigma 135mm F1.4 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 f1.4 II is also available in the Leica L mount.
Sigma 135mm F1.4 is also available in Leica L mount.
Focal Range
Sigma 35mm f1.4 II 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 Sigma 135mm F1.4 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 135mm.
