Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN ContemporaryvsSony FE 35mm F1.8
35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary
35mm / F2
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FE 35mm F1.8
35mm / F1.8
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Which to choose
When the 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary suits you better
No standout advantage in this comparison.
When the FE 35mm F1.8 suits you better
- Brightness0.3 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight45g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 22cm
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 F2 DG DN Contemporary67.4mm long × 70mm diameter
- FE 35mm F1.873mm long × 65.6mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary | Sony FE 35mm F1.8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 35mm | 35mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 35mm | 35mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2 | F1.8 | 0.3 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2 | F1.8 | 0.3 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 27cm | 22cm | +0.05m |
| Max magnification | 0.18× | 0.24× | −0.06x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 9blades | — |
| Weight | 325g | 280g | +45g |
| Length | 67.4mm | 73mm | −5.6mm |
| Diameter | 70mm | 65.6mm | +4.4mm |
| Filter size | 58mm | 55mm | +3mm |
| Released | 2021 | 2019 | +2year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary relative to FE 35mm F1.8.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary
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FE 35mm F1.8
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