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 Sigma 65mm 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 FE 35mm F1.4 GM is the longer of the two lenses at 96mm. The Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN with a length of 75mm, is 21mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM also has a larger diameter of 76mm compared to the Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN's 72mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM and Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM and the Sigma 65mm 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. Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN weighs 405g, 22% (119g) lighter than the Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM's weight of 524g.
Filter Threads
The Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN has a 62mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM and the Sigma 65mm 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 FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V .
Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN is also available in Leica L mount.
Focal Range
Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM 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 .
On the other hand, the 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 .