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Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art vs f/2 DG DN Contemporary

Both are Leica L prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the f/1.4 DG HSM Art if

  • You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/2)

Pick the f/2 DG DN Contemporary if

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 430 g lighter (325 g vs 755 g)
  • You want a compact lens: 65.4 mm vs 118 mm long

Spec differences

10 differences
Specifications that differ between the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art and the Sigma 35mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary
f/1.4 DG HSM Art f/2 DG DN Contemporary
Max aperture
f/1.4 1 stop faster
f/2
Weight
755 g
325 g lighter
Length
118 mm
65.4 mm shorter
Diameter
77 mm
70 mm slimmer
Filter thread
67 mm
58 mm
Min focus distance
0.3 m
0.27 m closer
Max magnification
0.19× larger
0.18×
Optical design
13 elements / 11 groups
10 elements / 9 groups
Autofocus motor
HSM
not listed
Released
not listed
2020
7 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, format, focal length, aperture blades, image stabilization. Show all
Brand
Sigma both
Mount
Leica L both
Type
Prime both
Format
Full frame both
Focal length
35mm both
Aperture blades
9 both
Image stabilization
No both

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