The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG DN C 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 35mm F1.4 DG HSM is the longer of the two lenses at 94mm. The Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG DN C with a length of 46mm, is 48mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM also has a larger diameter of 77mm compared to the Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG DN C's 64mm 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 45mm F2.8 DG DN C weighs 215g, which means it is 450g (67%) lighter than the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM which has a weight of 665g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG DN C has a filter size of 55mm 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 55mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG DN C:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG DN C has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM has the Leica L lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Leica SL3-P, Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount.
Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG DN C is also available in the Leica L mount.
Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM is also available in Canon EF , Pentax KAF3, Sony Alpha, Sigma SA and Nikon F (FX) mounts.
Focal Range
Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG DN C is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 45mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
67.5mm.
On the other hand, the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm.
