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 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 40mm F1.4 DG HSM A is the longer of the two lenses at 131mm. The Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM with a length of 94mm, is 37mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM A also has a larger diameter of 88mm compared to the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM's 77mm 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 DG HSM weighs 665g, 44% (535g) 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 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 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM A:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM A has the Sigma SA 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 Sigma Quattro, Sigma Quattro H and Sigma SD1 Merrill for the Sigma SA Mount and Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM A is also available in the Canon EF , Nikon F (FX), Sony E and Leica L mounts.
Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM is also available in Canon EF , Pentax KAF3, Sony Alpha, Sigma SA and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM A is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 40mm.
On the other hand, the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM 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.
