Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS vs Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary 020
Both are Sony E prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS if
- You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.8 vs f/2)
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 171 g lighter (154 g vs 325 g)
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary 020 does not
- You want a compact lens: 45 mm vs 67.4 mm long
- Our notes say it suits: Everyday and travel photography, low-light handheld shots, street and vlog use on APS-C
Pick the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary 020 if
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.18× vs 0.15× maximum magnification
- You shoot full frame: the Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS is made for APS-C
- You prefer a newer design: released 2020 vs 2012
- Our notes say it suits: Street, documentary, everyday carry
Spec differences
14 differences| Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS | Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary 020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Sigma
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
Full frame
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.8
⅓ stop faster
|
f/2
|
| Weight |
154 g
lighter
|
325 g
|
| Length |
45 mm
shorter
|
67.4 mm
|
| Diameter |
63 mm
slimmer
|
70 mm
|
| Filter thread |
49 mm
|
58 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.3 m
|
0.27 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.15×
|
0.18×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
10 elements / 9 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Stepping motor
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
stabilized
|
No
|
| Released |
2012
|
2020
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 35mm both
Our notes
Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS
A stabilized APS-C 35mm prime for E-mount, light at about 154 g with a 49mm filter size. It focuses as close as 0.3 m.
Pros
- Optical SteadyShot
- Fast f/1.8 aperture
- Very light at 154 g
- Compact
Cons
- APS-C only
- Not weather sealed
- Plastic-and-metal build that is basic by prime standards
Our notes
Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary 020
A compact 35mm prime for full-frame mirrorless in Sigma's I series, with a metal barrel and aperture ring. It weighs about 325 g.
Pros
- Compact metal build
- Aperture ring
- Sharp
Cons
- f/2 is slower than f/1.4
- Not as bright as an f/1.4 lens
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