The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Zeiss Otus 35mm f1.4 and the Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG DN C 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. Zeiss Otus 35mm f1.4 is the longer of the two lenses at 101mm. The Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG DN C with a length of 46mm, is 55mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Zeiss Otus 35mm f1.4 also has a larger diameter of 77mm compared to the Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG DN C's 64mm 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 45mm F2.8 DG DN C weighs 215g, 69% (483g) lighter than the Zeiss Otus 35mm f1.4's weight of 698g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Standard Prime Lenses in Sony E Mount for size comparison purposes.
Standard Lenses in Sony E Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Zeiss Otus 35mm f1.4 has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG DN C has a 55mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Zeiss Otus 35mm f1.4:
And these are the 55mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG DN C:
Lens Mounts
Both the Zeiss Otus 35mm f1.4 and the Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG DN C 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.
Zeiss Otus 35mm f1.4 is also available in the Nikon Z and Canon RF mounts.
Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG DN C is also available in Leica L mount.
Focal Range
Zeiss Otus 35mm f1.4 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.
On the other hand, the Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG DN C is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 45mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 67.5mm.
