The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox 35mm f1.8 II EVO and the Sigma 35mm f1.4 II 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 II is the longer of the two lenses at 94mm. The Viltrox 35mm f1.8 II EVO with a length of 78mm, is 16mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 35mm f1.4 II also has a larger diameter of 73mm compared to the Viltrox 35mm f1.8 II EVO's 69mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Viltrox 35mm f1.8 II EVO and Sigma 35mm f1.4 II to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Viltrox 35mm f1.8 II EVO and the Sigma 35mm f1.4 II 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. Viltrox 35mm f1.8 II EVO weighs 375g, which means it is 155g (29%) lighter than the Sigma 35mm f1.4 II which has a weight of 530g.
Filter Threads
The Viltrox 35mm f1.8 II EVO has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Sigma 35mm f1.4 II 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 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Viltrox 35mm f1.8 II EVO:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 35mm f1.4 II:
Lens Mounts
The Viltrox 35mm f1.8 II EVO has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Sigma 35mm f1.4 II has the Leica L lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount and Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount.
Sony E mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while Viltrox 35mm f1.8 II EVO has the fastest aperture of
F1.8 , the Sigma 35mm f1.4 II's widest aperture value is
F1.4 .
