Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8 vs Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
Both are Sony E prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8 if
- Our notes say it suits: Street, everyday, video
Pick the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art if
- You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/1.8)
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.19× vs 0.17× maximum magnification
Spec differences
11 differences| Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8 | Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Samyang
|
Sigma
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.8
|
f/1.4
⅔ stop faster
|
| Weight |
210 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
63.5 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
65 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
58 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.29 m
closer
|
0.3 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.17×
|
0.19×
larger
|
| Optical design |
10 elements / 8 groups
|
13 elements / 11 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Linear STM
|
HSM
|
| Weather sealing |
Yes
|
not listed
|
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, aperture blades, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 35mm 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 f/1.4 DG HSM Art
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stabilized vs ⅔ stop faster
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