Samyang AF 35mm F1.4 FE II vs Sigma 35mm F2 DG

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 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 DG67.4mm long × 70mm diameter

Specifications compared

Samyang AF 35mm F1.4 FE II compared with Sigma 35mm F2 DG.The highlighted side is the better one for that specification.
Specification	Samyang AF 35mm F1.4 FE II	Sigma 35mm F2 DG	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	—	No data
Min focus distance	29cm	—	No data
Max magnification	0.19×	—	No data
Aperture blades	9blades	—	No data
Weight	656g	325g	+331g
Length	115mm	67.4mm	+47.6mm
Diameter	75mm	70mm	+5mm
Filter size	67mm	58mm	+9mm
Released	2022	2025	−3year
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.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.

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35mm F2 DG