The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron 20-40mm F2.8 VXD and the Sigma 35mm F1.2 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. Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art is the longer of the two lenses at 136mm. The Tamron 20-40mm F2.8 VXD with a length of 86mm, is 50mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art also has a larger diameter of 88mm compared to the Tamron 20-40mm F2.8 VXD's 74mm 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. Tamron 20-40mm F2.8 VXD weighs 365g, which means it is 725g (66%) lighter than the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art which has a weight of 1090g.
Filter Threads
The Tamron 20-40mm F2.8 VXD has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art has a 82mm 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 Tamron 20-40mm F2.8 VXD:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art:
Lens Mounts
Both the Tamron 20-40mm F2.8 VXD and the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art 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 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art is also available in Leica L mount.
Focal Range
Tamron 20-40mm F2.8 VXD has a focal range of 20-40mm and
2.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
30 - 60mm.
On the other hand, the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art 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.
