The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM A and the Canon EF 35mm F1.4L II USM 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 40mm F1.4 DG HSM A is the longer of the two lenses at 131mm. The Canon EF 35mm F1.4L II USM with a length of 106mm, is 25mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM A also has a larger diameter of 88mm compared to the Canon EF 35mm F1.4L II USM's 80mm 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. Canon EF 35mm F1.4L II USM weighs 760g, 36% (440g) lighter than the Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM A's weight of 1200g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM A has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Canon EF 35mm F1.4L II USM has a 72mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM A:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Canon EF 35mm F1.4L II USM:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM A and the Canon EF 35mm F1.4L II USM has the same Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K.
Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM A is also available in the Nikon F (FX) , Sigma SA, Sony E and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM A is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 40mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
64mm.
On the other hand, the Canon EF 35mm F1.4L II USM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 56mm.
