The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF and the Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM A 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 28mm F1.4 DG HSM A is the longer of the two lenses at 108mm. The Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF with a length of 103mm, is 5mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM A also has a larger diameter of 83mm compared to the Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF's 77mm 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. Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF weighs 755g, which means it is 170g (18%) lighter than the Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM A which has a weight of 925g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Sony E Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Lenses in Sony E Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM A has a 77mm 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 Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM A:
Lens Mounts
Both the Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF and the Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM A has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony A9 III, Sony A7C Mark II and Sony A7CR.
Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF is also available in Canon RF and Nikon Z mounts.
Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM A is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (FX), Sigma SA and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF 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 28mm F1.4 DG HSM A is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 28mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 42mm.