Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN | Art 019 vs Tamron E 35mm F2.8 F053
Both are Sony E prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN | Art 019 if
- You need 2½ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.2 vs f/2.8)
- You shoot video: Stepping motor autofocus is smooth and quiet (the Tamron E 35mm F2.8 F053 uses OSD)
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 11 aperture blades vs 7
- Our notes say it suits: Low-light shooting, environmental portraits, documentary work
Pick the Tamron E 35mm F2.8 F053 if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 870 g lighter (210 g vs 1080 g)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.15 m vs 0.3 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.5× vs 0.2× maximum magnification
- You want a compact lens: 64 mm vs 138.2 mm long
- Our notes say it suits: Street, travel, close-up details
Spec differences
11 differences| Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN | Art 019 | Tamron E 35mm F2.8 F053 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sigma
|
Tamron
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.2
2½ stops faster
|
f/2.8
|
| Weight |
1080 g
|
210 g
lighter
|
| Length |
138.2 mm
|
64 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
87.8 mm
|
73 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
82 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.3 m
|
0.15 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.2×
|
0.5×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
11
more blades
|
7
|
| Optical design |
17 elements / 12 groups
|
9 elements / 8 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Stepping motor
|
OSD
|
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- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 35mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
- Weather sealing
- Yes both
- Released
- 2019 both
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
Our notes
Tamron E 35mm F2.8 F053
A compact full-frame 35mm prime for Sony with 1:2 close-up capability and an f/2.8 aperture. It belongs to Tamron's compact f/2.8 prime line.
Pros
- Compact
- Close focusing to 1:2
- Small filter thread
Cons
- f/2.8 aperture
- No stabilization
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