The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony E 15mm F1.4 G and the Sigma 35mm F2 DG 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. Sony E 15mm F1.4 G is the longer of the two lenses at 70mm. The Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN with a length of 65mm, is 5mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN has a larger diameter of 70mm compared to the Sony E 15mm F1.4 G's 67mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony E 15mm F1.4 G and Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sony E 15mm F1.4 G and the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Size and Weight 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 15mm F1.4 G weighs 219g, which means it is 106g (32%) lighter than the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN which has a weight of 325g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Sony E Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Lenses in Sony E Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Sony E 15mm F1.4 G has a filter size of 55mm whereas the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN has a 58mm 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 Sony E 15mm F1.4 G:
And these are the 58mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony E 15mm F1.4 G and the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN 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 F2 DG DN is also available in Leica L mount.
Focal Range
Sony E 15mm F1.4 G is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 15mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
22.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN 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 .