The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 35mm F1.8 and the Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG DN C 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 F1.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 73mm. The Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG DN C with a length of 46mm, is 27mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE 35mm F1.8 also has a larger diameter of 66mm compared to the Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG DN C's 64mm 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 45mm F2.8 DG DN C weighs 215g, 23% (65g) lighter than the Sony FE 35mm F1.8's weight of 280g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sony FE 35mm F1.8 and the Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG DN C have the same Filter thread size of 55mm.
Below are links to the 55mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony FE 35mm F1.8 and the Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG DN C 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 45mm F2.8 DG DN C is also available in Leica L mount.
Focal Range
Sony FE 35mm F1.8 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 45mm F2.8 DG DN C is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 45mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 67.5mm.
