Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSMvsTamron SP 35mm F/1.8 Di VC USD
35mm F1.4 DG HSM
35mm / F1.4
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SP 35mm F/1.8 Di VC USD
35mm / F1.8
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Which to choose
When the 35mm F1.4 DG HSM suits you better
- Brightness0.7 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
When the SP 35mm F/1.8 Di VC USD suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 20cm
- 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 F1.4 DG HSM94mm long × 77mm diameter
- SP 35mm F/1.8 Di VC USD78.3mm long × 80.4mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM | Tamron SP 35mm F/1.8 Di VC USD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 35mm | 35mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 35mm | 35mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.4 | F1.8 | 0.7 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.4 | F1.8 | 0.7 stops brighter |
| Min focus distance | 30cm | 20cm | +0.10m |
| Weight | — | 450g | No data |
| Length | 94mm | 78.3mm | +15.7mm |
| Diameter | 77mm | 80.4mm | −3.4mm |
| Filter size | 67mm | 67mm | — |
| Released | 2013 | 2015 | −2year |
| Stabilization | No | Yes | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 35mm F1.4 DG HSM relative to SP 35mm F/1.8 Di VC USD.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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35mm F1.4 DG HSM
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SP 35mm F/1.8 Di VC USD
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