The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox 35mm f1.2 N FE 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. Viltrox 35mm f1.2 N FE is the longer of the two lenses at 122mm. The Sigma 35mm f1.4 II with a length of 94mm, is 28mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Viltrox 35mm f1.2 N FE also has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Sigma 35mm f1.4 II's 73mm 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 II weighs 530g, 42% (390g) lighter than the Viltrox 35mm f1.2 N FE's weight of 920g.
Filter Threads
The Viltrox 35mm f1.2 N FE has a filter size of 77mm 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 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Viltrox 35mm f1.2 N FE:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 35mm f1.4 II:
Lens Mounts
The Viltrox 35mm f1.2 N FE has the Sony E 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 Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Leica SL3-P, Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount.
Sigma 35mm f1.4 II is also available in Sony E mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while Viltrox 35mm f1.2 N FE has the fastest aperture of
F1.2, the Sigma 35mm f1.4 II's widest aperture value is
F1.4.
