The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN and the Sigma 60mm F2.8 DN 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 65mm F2 DG DN is the longer of the two lenses at 75mm. The Sigma 60mm F2.8 DN with a length of 56mm, is 19mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN also has a larger diameter of 72mm compared to the Sigma 60mm F2.8 DN's 61mm 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 60mm F2.8 DN weighs 190g, 53% (215g) lighter than the Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN's weight of 405g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Sigma 60mm F2.8 DN has a 46mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN:
And these are the 46mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 60mm F2.8 DN:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN and the Sigma 60mm F2.8 DN has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V.
Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN is also available in the Leica L mount.
Sigma 60mm F2.8 DN is also available in Micro Four Thirds mount.
Focal Range
Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 65mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
97.5mm.
On the other hand, the Sigma 60mm F2.8 DN is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 60mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 90mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
