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| 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
|
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- 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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