The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM and the 7artisans 35mm F1.2 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
Size of a lens is an important deciding factor when comparing two lenses.Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM is the longer of the two lenses at 96mm. The 7artisans 35mm F1.2 with a length of 36mm is 60mm shorter.
Weight of a lens is as important as its external dimensions, especially if you are planning to hand hold your camera and lens combination for longer periods. 7artisans 35mm F1.2 weighs 150g, 71% (374g) lighter than the Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM's weight of 524g.
Lens Mounts
Both Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM and 7artisans 35mm F1.2 has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony A7R V, Sony FX30 and Sony A7 IV.
7artisans 35mm F1.2 is also available in Canon EF-M and Fujifilm X mounts.
Focal Range