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 35mm F1.4 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 F1.4 DG DN Art is the longer of the two lenses at 110mm. The Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF with a length of 103mm, is 7mm shorter. On the other hand, the Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF has a larger diameter of 77mm compared to the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art's 76mm 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 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art weighs 645g, 14% (110g) lighter than the Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF's weight of 755g.
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 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art 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 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art:
Lens Mounts
Both the Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF and the Sigma 35mm F1.4 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.
Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF is also available in the Canon RF and Nikon Z mounts.
Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art is also available in Leica L mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while Venus Argus 35mm F0.95 FF has the fastest aperture of
F0.95, the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art's widest aperture value is
F1.4.
