Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN | Art 019 vs 7artisans 35mm f/1.2 Mark II

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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7artisans

35mm f/1.2 Mark II

f/1.2MF

Full specs

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

You want autofocus (Stepping motor): the 7artisans 35mm f/1.2 Mark II is manual focus only
You shoot full frame: the 7artisans 35mm f/1.2 Mark II is made for APS-C
You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 11 aperture blades vs 10
Our notes say it suits: Low-light shooting, environmental portraits, documentary work

Pick the 7artisans 35mm f/1.2 Mark II if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Spec differences

13 differences

Specifications that differ between the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN | Art 019 and the 7artisans 35mm f/1.2 Mark II
	Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN \| Art 019	7artisans 35mm f/1.2 Mark II
Brand	Sigma	7artisans
Format	Full frame	APS-C
Weight	1080 g	not listed
Length	138.2 mm	not listed
Diameter	87.8 mm	not listed
Filter thread	82 mm	not listed
Min focus distance	0.3 m	0.28 m closer
Max magnification	0.2×	not listed
Aperture blades	11 more blades	10
Optical design	17 elements / 12 groups	6 elements / 5 groups
Autofocus motor	Stepping motor	Manual focus
Weather sealing	Yes	not listed
Released	2019	not listed

5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all

Mount: Sony E both
Type: Prime both
Focal length: 35mm both
Max aperture: f/1.2 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.