Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art vs Canon EF 35mm f/2
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art is faster by 1 stop (f/1.4 vs f/2.0), letting in more light.
- Canon EF 35mm f/2 is lighter by 455g.
| Spec | 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art | EF 35mm f/2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sigma | Canon |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 35mm | 35mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 (faster) | f/2.0 |
| Released | n/a | 1990 |
| Blades | 9 | 5 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 11 | 5 |
| Af motor | HSM | n/a |
| Elements | 13 | 7 |
| Weight g | 665 | 210.0 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 67 | 52 |
| Length mm | 94.0 | 42.5 |
| Diameter mm | 77.0 | 67.4 |
| Min focus m | 0.3 | 0.25 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.19 | 0.23 |
Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
The lens that launched Sigma's Art line, a 35mm f/1.4 prime with a hypersonic motor. It weighs about 665 g.
Pros
- Sharp from wide open
- HSM autofocus
- Solid build
Cons
- Large for a 35mm
- Autofocus tuning may be needed on some bodies
Canon EF 35mm f/2
A small 1990 wide-normal prime with a basic focus motor and 52mm threads. It was replaced by the IS USM version in 2012.
Pros
- Light and small
- f/2 aperture
- Close focus of 0.25m
- 52mm filters
Cons
- No stabilization
- Loud autofocus
- Corner softness wide open