Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN | Art 019 vs Samyang 35mm T1.5 VDSLR AS UMC II

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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Samyang

35mm T1.5 VDSLR AS UMC II

f/1.5MF

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

You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.2 vs f/1.5)
You want autofocus (Stepping motor): the Samyang 35mm T1.5 VDSLR AS UMC II is manual focus only
Our notes say it suits: Low-light shooting, environmental portraits, documentary work

Pick the Samyang 35mm T1.5 VDSLR AS UMC II if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Spec differences

12 differences

Specifications that differ between the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN | Art 019 and the Samyang 35mm T1.5 VDSLR AS UMC II
	Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN \| Art 019	Samyang 35mm T1.5 VDSLR AS UMC II
Brand	Sigma	Samyang
Max aperture	f/1.2 ⅔ stop faster	f/1.5
Weight	1080 g	not listed
Length	138.2 mm	not listed
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.