The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II and the Sigma 35mm F1.4 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. Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II is the longer of the two lenses at 120mm. The Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art with a length of 110mm, is 10mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II also has a larger diameter of 88mm compared to the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art's 76mm 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 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art weighs 645g, 7% (50g) lighter than the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II's weight of 695g.
Filter Threads
The Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art 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 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art:
Lens Mounts
The Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art 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 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art is also available in Sony E mount.
Focal Range
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has a focal range of 24-70mm and
2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
36 - 105mm.
On the other hand, the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm.
