Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG Art IIvsSony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II
35mm F1.2 DG Art II
35mm / F1.2
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FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II
16-35mm / F2.8
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Which to choose
When the 35mm F1.2 DG Art II suits you better
- Brightness2.4 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
When the FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II suits you better
- Weight198g lighter, so easier to carry
- Zoom rangeCovers 16-35mm in a single lens
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
- 35mm F1.2 DG Art II113.4mm long × 81mm diameter
- FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II111.5mm long × 87.8mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG Art II | Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 35mm | 16mm | +19mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 35mm | 35mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.2 | F2.8 | 2.4 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.2 | F2.8 | 2.4 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F16 | F22 | −6.0 |
| Min focus distance | — | 22cm | No data |
| Max magnification | — | 0.32× | No data |
| Aperture blades | — | 11blades | No data |
| Weight | 745g | 547g | +198g |
| Length | 113.4mm | 111.5mm | +1.9mm |
| Diameter | 81mm | 87.8mm | −6.8mm |
| Filter size | 72mm | 82mm | −10mm |
| Released | 2025 | 2023 | +2year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 35mm F1.2 DG Art II relative to FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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35mm F1.2 DG Art II
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FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II
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