The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony E 10-20mm F4 PZ G and the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art 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 F1.2 DG DN Art is the longer of the two lenses at 136mm. The Sony E 10-20mm F4 PZ G with a length of 55mm, is 81mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art also has a larger diameter of 88mm compared to the Sony E 10-20mm F4 PZ G's 70mm 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 10-20mm F4 PZ G weighs 178g, which means it is 912g (83%) lighter than the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art which has a weight of 1090g.
Filter Threads
The Sony E 10-20mm F4 PZ G has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art has a 82mm 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 Sony E 10-20mm F4 PZ G:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony E 10-20mm F4 PZ G and the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art 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 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art is also available in Leica L mount.
Focal Range
Sony E 10-20mm F4 PZ G has a focal range of 10-20mm and
2.0X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
15-30mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art 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.
