Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art vs Samyang 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Aspherical
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art is faster by 1.3 stops (f/1.8 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
- Samyang 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Aspherical goes wider (14mm vs 18mm).
- Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art reaches further (35mm vs 14mm).
| Spec | 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art | 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Aspherical |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sigma | Samyang |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Zoom | Prime |
| Focal length | 18-35mm | 14mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 (faster) | f/2.8 |
| Blades | 9 | n/a |
| Groups | 12 | 10 |
| Elements | 17 | 14 |
| Filter mm | 72 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.28 | 0.28 |
| Max magnification | 0.232 | n/a |
Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art
The first constant f/1.8 zoom for APS-C DSLRs, covering 18-35mm. It is known for sharpness and prime-like speed.
Pros
- f/1.8 across the range
- Sharp
- Popular for video
Cons
- APS-C only
- Heavy for APS-C at about 810 g
Samyang 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Aspherical
Manual-focus rectilinear ultra-wide prime for full-frame DSLRs. It is known for a complex mustache-style distortion that is usually corrected in software.
Pros
- Very wide 14mm view
- Sharp in the center
- f/2.8 for night skies
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Complex distortion pattern
- Bulbous front element, no front filters