The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox AF 85mm f1.4 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. Viltrox AF 85mm f1.4 is the longer of the two lenses at 111mm. The Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM with a length of 94mm, is 17mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Viltrox AF 85mm f1.4 also has a larger diameter of 85mm compared to the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM's 77mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Viltrox AF 85mm f1.4 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 AF 85mm f1.4 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. Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM weighs 665g, 20% (170g) lighter than the Viltrox AF 85mm f1.4's weight of 835g.
Filter Threads
The Viltrox AF 85mm f1.4 has a filter size of 77mm 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 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Viltrox AF 85mm f1.4:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM:
Lens Mounts
The Viltrox AF 85mm f1.4 has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM has the Nikon F (FX) 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 Nikon D6 , Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Canon EF , Pentax KAF3 , Sony Alpha , Sigma SA and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
Viltrox AF 85mm f1.4 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 85mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
127.5mm .
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 .
