Samyang AF 35mm F1.4 FE IIvsSigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary
AF 35mm F1.4 FE II
35mm / F1.4
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35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary
35mm / F2
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Which to choose
When the AF 35mm F1.4 FE II suits you better
- Brightness1.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
When the 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary suits you better
- Weight331g lighter, so easier to carry
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- AF 35mm F1.4 FE II115mm long × 75mm diameter
- 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary67.4mm long × 70mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Samyang AF 35mm F1.4 FE II | Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 35mm | 35mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 35mm | 35mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.4 | F2 | 1.0 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.4 | F2 | 1.0 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F16 | F22 | −6.0 |
| Min focus distance | 29cm | 27cm | +0.02m |
| Max magnification | 0.19× | 0.18× | +0.01x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 9blades | — |
| Weight | 656g | 325g | +331g |
| Length | 115mm | 67.4mm | +47.6mm |
| Diameter | 75mm | 70mm | +5mm |
| Filter size | 67mm | 58mm | +9mm |
| Released | 2022 | 2021 | +1year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as AF 35mm F1.4 FE II relative to 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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AF 35mm F1.4 FE II
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35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary
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