Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN ArtvsSony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T*
35mm F1.2 DG DN Art
35mm / F1.2
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FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T*
16-35mm / F4
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Which to choose
When the 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art suits you better
- Brightness3.5 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
When the FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T* suits you better
- Weight572g lighter, so easier to carry
- Zoom rangeCovers 16-35mm in a single lens
- StabilizationHas stabilization
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 DN Art138.2mm long × 87.8mm diameter
- FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T*98.5mm long × 78mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art | Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T* | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 35mm | 16mm | +19mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 35mm | 35mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.2 | F4 | 3.5 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.2 | F4 | 3.5 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F16 | F22 | −6.0 |
| Min focus distance | 30cm | 28cm | +0.02m |
| Max magnification | 0.19× | 0.19× | — |
| Aperture blades | 11blades | 7blades | +4blades |
| Weight | 1.09kg | 518g | +572g |
| Length | 138.2mm | 98.5mm | +39.7mm |
| Diameter | 87.8mm | 78mm | +9.8mm |
| Filter size | 82mm | 72mm | +10mm |
| Released | 2019 | 2014 | +5year |
| Stabilization | No | Yes | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art relative to FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T*.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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35mm F1.2 DG DN Art
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FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T*
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