Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN ArtvsSony FE 35mm F1.4 ZA Distagon T*
35mm F1.2 DG DN Art
35mm / F1.2
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FE 35mm F1.4 ZA Distagon T*
35mm / F1.4
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Which to choose
When the 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art suits you better
- Brightness0.4 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
When the FE 35mm F1.4 ZA Distagon T* suits you better
- Weight460g 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
- 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art138.2mm long × 87.8mm diameter
- FE 35mm F1.4 ZA Distagon T*112mm long × 78.5mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art | Sony FE 35mm F1.4 ZA Distagon T* | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 35mm | 35mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 35mm | 35mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.2 | F1.4 | 0.4 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.2 | F1.4 | 0.4 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F16 | F16 | — |
| Min focus distance | 30cm | 30cm | — |
| Max magnification | 0.19× | 0.18× | +0.01x |
| Aperture blades | 11blades | 9blades | +2blades |
| Weight | 1.09kg | 630g | +460g |
| Length | 138.2mm | 112mm | +26.2mm |
| Diameter | 87.8mm | 78.5mm | +9.3mm |
| Filter size | 82mm | 72mm | +10mm |
| Released | 2019 | 2015 | +4year |
| Stabilization | No | 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 35mm F1.4 ZA Distagon T*.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
Check prices
35mm F1.2 DG DN Art
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FE 35mm F1.4 ZA Distagon T*
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