Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN | Art 019 vs Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC
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 ½ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.2 vs f/1.4)
- You want autofocus (Stepping motor): the Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC is manual focus only
- Our notes say it suits: Low-light shooting, environmental portraits, documentary work
Pick the Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 345 g lighter (735 g vs 1080 g)
Spec differences
12 differences| Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN | Art 019 | Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sigma
|
Samyang
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.2
½ stop faster
|
f/1.4
|
| Weight |
1080 g
|
735 g
lighter
|
| Length |
138.2 mm
|
137.5 mm
|
| Diameter |
87.8 mm
|
83 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
82 mm
|
77 mm
|
| Max magnification |
0.2×
|
not listed
|
| Aperture blades |
11
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
17 elements / 12 groups
|
12 elements / 10 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Stepping motor
|
Manual focus
|
| Weather sealing |
Yes
|
not listed
|
| Released |
2019
|
not listed
|
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, min focus distance, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 35mm both
- Min focus distance
- 0.3 m both
- Image stabilization
- No 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
Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC
A 35mm f/1.4 fast wide-angle prime lens, the Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC is designed for Sony E mount bodies, with aspherical elements. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
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