Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM vs Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary 020
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM is faster by 1 stop (f/1.4 vs f/2.0), letting in more light.
- Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary 020 is lighter by 199g.
| Spec | FE 35mm F1.4 GM | 35mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary 020 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sigma |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 35mm | 35mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 (faster) | f/2.0 |
| Released | 2021 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weight g | 524.0 | 325 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 67 | 58 |
| Length mm | 96.0 | 67.4 |
| Diameter mm | 76.0 | 70.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.25 (closer focusing) | 0.27 |
| Max magnification | 0.26 | 0.18 |
| Blades | n/a | 9 |
| Groups | n/a | 9 |
| Af motor | n/a | Stepping motor |
| Elements | n/a | 10 |
Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM
A G Master 35mm prime for E-mount with an f/1.4 aperture, an aperture ring and linear-motor autofocus. It has a dust and moisture resistant design.
Pros
- Sharp across the frame
- Fast, quiet autofocus
- Aperture ring with click switch
Cons
- Larger than f/1.8 35mm primes
- Heavier at about 524 g
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