Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art vs Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM
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 9.3 stops (f/1.4 vs f/35.0), letting in more light.
- Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM is lighter by 330g.
| Spec | 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art | EF 35mm f/2 IS USM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sigma | Canon |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 35mm | 35mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 (faster) | f/35.0 |
| Released | n/a | 2012 |
| Blades | 9 | 8 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 11 | 8 |
| Af motor | HSM | USM |
| Elements | 13 | 10 |
| Weight g | 665 | 335.0 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 67 | 67 |
| Length mm | 94.0 | 62.6 |
| Diameter mm | 77.0 | 77.9 |
| Min focus m | 0.3 | 0.24 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.19 | 0.24 |
| Stabilized | n/a | Yes |
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 IS USM
The EF 35mm f/2 IS USM is a compact wide-normal prime with a hybrid image stabilizer and f/2 aperture. Covers full frame and works on APS-C Canon EF bodies.
Pros
- Image stabilization
- Small and light
- Close minimum focus distance (0.24 m)
- Quick ring USM focus
Cons
- f/2 is slower than the f/1.4L
- Not an L-series build
- Less background blur than f/1.4