The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox 33mm F1.4 E and the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM 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 HSM is the longer of the two lenses at 94mm. The Viltrox 33mm F1.4 E with a length of 72mm, is 22mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM also has a larger diameter of 77mm compared to the Viltrox 33mm F1.4 E's 65mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Viltrox 33mm F1.4 E and Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Viltrox 33mm F1.4 E and the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM 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 33mm F1.4 E weighs 270g, which means it is 395g (59%) lighter than the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM which has a weight of 665g.
Filter Threads
The Viltrox 33mm F1.4 E has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM 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 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Viltrox 33mm F1.4 E:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM:
Lens Mounts
The Viltrox 33mm F1.4 E has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM has the Sony Alpha lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony ZV-E10 II , Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount and Sony A99 II , Sony A68 and Sony A77 II for the Sony Alpha Mount.
Canon EF , Pentax KAF3 , Sigma SA , Nikon F (FX) and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
Viltrox 33mm F1.4 E is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 33mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
49.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM 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 .
