The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN C and the Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS 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 56mm F1.4 DC DN C is the longer of the two lenses at 60mm. The Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS with a length of 45mm, is 15mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN C also has a larger diameter of 67mm compared to the Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS's 63mm 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. Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS weighs 155g, 44% (125g) lighter than the Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN C's weight of 280g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN C has a filter size of 55mm whereas the Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS has a 49mm 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 56mm F1.4 DC DN C:
And these are the 49mm filters that we recommend for the Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN C and the Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony ZV-E10 II, Sony A6700 and Sony FX30.
Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN C is also available in the Micro Four Thirds and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN C is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 56mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
84mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 52.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
