Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN | Art 019 vs Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.4 Pro

Both are Sony E prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Sigma · 2019

35mm F1.2 DG DN | Art 019

f/1.21080 gStepping motor

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Viltrox

AF 35mm f/1.4 Pro

f/1.4760 gVCM

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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 bigger close-ups: 0.2× vs 0.18× maximum magnification
Our notes say it suits: Low-light shooting, environmental portraits, documentary work

Pick the Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.4 Pro if

You want the lighter lens to carry: 320 g lighter (760 g vs 1080 g)
You want a compact lens: 111 mm vs 138.2 mm long

Spec differences

10 differences

Specifications that differ between the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN | Art 019 and the Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.4 Pro
	Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN \| Art 019	Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.4 Pro
Brand	Sigma	Viltrox
Max aperture	f/1.2 ½ stop faster	f/1.4
Weight	1080 g	760 g lighter
Length	138.2 mm	111 mm shorter
Diameter	87.8 mm	84.5 mm slimmer
Filter thread	82 mm	77 mm
Max magnification	0.2× larger	0.18×
Optical design	17 elements / 12 groups	16 elements / 11 groups
Autofocus motor	Stepping motor	VCM
Released	2019	not listed

8 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, min focus distance, aperture blades, image stabilization, weather sealing. Show all

Mount: Sony E both
Type: Prime both
Format: Full frame both
Focal length: 35mm both
Min focus distance: 0.3 m both
Aperture blades: 11 both
Image stabilization: No both
Weather sealing: Yes 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.