Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN | Art 019 vs Samyang 35mm T1.3 AS UMC CS

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

Sigma · 2019

35mm F1.2 DG DN | Art 019

f/1.21080 gStepping motor

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Samyang

35mm T1.3 AS UMC CS

f/1.3MF

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Pick the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN | Art 019 if

You want autofocus (Stepping motor): the Samyang 35mm T1.3 AS UMC CS is manual focus only
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.3 m vs 0.38 m
You shoot full frame: the Samyang 35mm T1.3 AS UMC CS is made for APS-C
Our notes say it suits: Low-light shooting, environmental portraits, documentary work

Pick the Samyang 35mm T1.3 AS UMC CS if

You want a compact lens: 74.2 mm vs 138.2 mm long

Spec differences

14 differences

Specifications that differ between the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN | Art 019 and the Samyang 35mm T1.3 AS UMC CS
	Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN \| Art 019	Samyang 35mm T1.3 AS UMC CS
Brand	Sigma	Samyang
Format	Full frame	APS-C
Max aperture	f/1.2	f/1.3
Weight	1080 g	not listed
Length	138.2 mm	74.2 mm shorter
Diameter	87.8 mm	73.6 mm slimmer
Filter thread	82 mm	62 mm
Min focus distance	0.3 m closer	0.38 m
Max magnification	0.2×	not listed
Aperture blades	11	not listed
Optical design	17 elements / 12 groups	9 elements / 7 groups
Autofocus motor	Stepping motor	Manual focus
Weather sealing	Yes	not listed
Released	2019	not listed

4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, image stabilization. Show all

Mount: Sony E both
Type: Prime both
Focal length: 35mm 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.