Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8 vs Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN | Art 019
Both are Sony E prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8 if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 870 g lighter (210 g vs 1080 g)
- You want a compact lens: 63.5 mm vs 138.2 mm long
- Our notes say it suits: Street, everyday, video
Pick the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN | Art 019 if
- You need 1⅓ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.2 vs f/1.8)
- You shoot video: Stepping motor autofocus is smooth and quiet (the Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8 uses Linear STM)
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.2× vs 0.17× maximum magnification
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 11 aperture blades vs 9
- Our notes say it suits: Low-light shooting, environmental portraits, documentary work
Spec differences
12 differences| Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8 | Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN | Art 019 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Samyang
|
Sigma
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.8
|
f/1.2
1⅓ stops faster
|
| Weight |
210 g
lighter
|
1080 g
|
| Length |
63.5 mm
shorter
|
138.2 mm
|
| Diameter |
65 mm
slimmer
|
87.8 mm
|
| Filter thread |
58 mm
|
82 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.29 m
closer
|
0.3 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.17×
|
0.2×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
9
|
11
more blades
|
| Optical design |
10 elements / 8 groups
|
17 elements / 12 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Linear STM
|
Stepping motor
|
| Released |
not listed
|
2019
|
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, image stabilization, weather sealing. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 35mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
- Weather sealing
- Yes both
Our notes
Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8
An autofocus 35mm f/1.8 prime for Sony full-frame mirrorless.
Pros
- Autofocus
- Compact
- f/1.8
Cons
- Third-party autofocus
- Plain build
Our notes
Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN | Art 019
A very fast 35mm prime for full-frame mirrorless with an f/1.2 maximum aperture and an aperture ring. It is a large lens built for high resolution wide open.
Pros
- f/1.2 aperture
- Aperture ring
- Dust- and splash-proof structure
Cons
- Large and heavy for a 35mm
- Not discreet for street use
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