Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8 vs Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary 020
Both are Sony E prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8 if
- You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.8 vs f/2)
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 115 g lighter (210 g vs 325 g)
- Our notes say it suits: Everyday, video
Pick the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary 020 if
- You shoot video: Stepping motor autofocus is smooth and quiet (the Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8 uses Linear STM)
- Our notes say it suits: Documentary, everyday carry
Spec differences
11 differences| Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8 | Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary 020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Samyang
|
Sigma
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.8
⅓ stop faster
|
f/2
|
| Weight |
210 g
lighter
|
325 g
|
| Length |
63.5 mm
shorter
|
67.4 mm
|
| Diameter |
65 mm
slimmer
|
70 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.29 m
|
0.27 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.17×
|
0.18×
larger
|
| Optical design |
10 elements / 8 groups
|
10 elements / 9 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Linear STM
|
Stepping motor
|
| Weather sealing |
Yes
|
not listed
|
| Released |
not listed
|
2020
|
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- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 35mm both
- Filter thread
- 58 mm both
- Aperture blades
- 9 both
- Image stabilization
- No 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 F2 DG DN | Contemporary 020
A compact 35mm prime for full-frame mirrorless in Sigma's I series, with a metal barrel and aperture ring. It weighs about 325 g.
Pros
- Compact metal build
- Aperture ring
- Sharp
Cons
- f/2 is slower than f/1.4
- Not as bright as an f/1.4 lens
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