The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron SP 35mm F1.4 Di USD and the Sigma 24-35mm F2 DG HSM A for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
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 SP 35mm F1.4 Di USD weighs 805g, which means it is 136g (14%) lighter than the Sigma 24-35mm F2 DG HSM A which has a weight of 941g.
Filter Threads
The Tamron SP 35mm F1.4 Di USD has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Sigma 24-35mm F2 DG HSM A 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 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Tamron SP 35mm F1.4 Di USD:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 24-35mm F2 DG HSM A:
Lens Mounts
Both the Tamron SP 35mm F1.4 Di USD and the Sigma 24-35mm F2 DG HSM A has the same Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K.
Tamron SP 35mm F1.4 Di USD is also available in the Nikon F (FX) mount.
Sigma 24-35mm F2 DG HSM A is also available in Nikon F (FX) and Sigma SA mounts.
Focal Range
Tamron SP 35mm F1.4 Di USD is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
56mm.
On the other hand, the Sigma 24-35mm F2 DG HSM A has a focal range of 24-35mm and 1.5X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 38.4 - 56mm.
