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 85mm F1.4 DG DN A for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 35mm f1.4 II and Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN A to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sigma 35mm f1.4 II and the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN A 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 f1.4 II weighs 530g, which means it is 100g (15%) lighter than the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN A which has a weight of 630g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 35mm f1.4 II has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN A has a 77mm 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 77mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN A:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 35mm f1.4 II and the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN A has the same Leica L lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica L lenses are Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE .
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 85mm F1.4 DG DN A is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 85mm.
