Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art vs Canon EF 28mm f/2.8
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 8.6 stops (f/1.4 vs f/28.0), letting in more light.
- Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 is lighter by 480g.
- Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 goes wider (28mm vs 35mm).
- Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art reaches further (35mm vs 28mm).
| Spec | 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art | EF 28mm f/2.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sigma | Canon |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 35mm | 28mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 (faster) | f/28.0 |
| Released | n/a | 1987 |
| Blades | 9 | 5 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 11 | 5 |
| Af motor | HSM | n/a |
| Elements | 13 | 5 |
| Weight g | 665 | 185.0 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 67 | 52 |
| Length mm | 94.0 | 42.5 |
| Diameter mm | 77.0 | 67.4 |
| Min focus m | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Max magnification | 0.19 | 0.13 |
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 28mm f/2.8
A compact 1987 wide prime from the early EF era, without USM. It is a light full-frame wide-angle with a 52mm filter thread.
Pros
- Tiny and light at about 185g
- Close focus of 0.3m
- 52mm filters
Cons
- Loud and slow AF
- No full-time manual focus
- Soft corners