The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the TTArtisan 35mm F1.8 II X and the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM 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. Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM is the longer of the two lenses at 94mm. The TTArtisan 35mm F1.8 II X with a length of 49mm, is 45mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM also has a larger diameter of 77mm compared to the TTArtisan 35mm F1.8 II X's 60mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of TTArtisan 35mm F1.8 II X and Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the TTArtisan 35mm F1.8 II X and the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM 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. TTArtisan 35mm F1.8 II X weighs 176g, which means it is 489g (73%) lighter than the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM which has a weight of 665g.
Filter Threads
The TTArtisan 35mm F1.8 II X has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM 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 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the TTArtisan 35mm F1.8 II X:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM:
Lens Mounts
The TTArtisan 35mm F1.8 II X has the Fujifilm X lens mount whereas the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Fujifilm X-T30 III , Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount and Nikon D6 , Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM is also available in Canon EF , Pentax KAF3 , Sony Alpha , Sigma SA and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while TTArtisan 35mm F1.8 II X has the fastest aperture of
F1.8 , the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM's widest aperture value is
F1.4 .