7Artisans 35 mm f/2.0 § 03 Head to head
7Artisans 35 mm f/2.0 vs Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary
7Artisans 35mm f/2 is 5 mm shorter. Sigma 35mm f/2 focuses 8 cm closer.
Both lenses are made for the Sony E mount: the 7Artisans 35 mm f/2.0 is a 35mm f/2 prime, and the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary is a 35mm f/2 prime. On paper the 7Artisans 35 mm f/2.0 comes out ahead, 3 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
7Artisans 35 mm f/2.0 
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Key differences
Why is the 7Artisans 35 mm f/2.0 better than the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary?
- 5 mm shorter (60 mm vs 65 mm long)
- More aperture blades (10 vs 9)
- Smaller filter thread (43 mm vs 58 mm)
Why is the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary better than the 7Artisans 35 mm f/2.0?
- Focuses 8 cm closer (0.27 m vs 0.35 m)
- Newer design (2020 vs 2017)
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Specification
| Specification | 7Artisans 35 mm f/2.0 | Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35mm | 35mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2 | f/2 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Wide-angle prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full Frame |
| Weight | 320 g (11.29 oz) ◆ | 325 g (11.5 oz) |
| Dimensions | 55 x 60 mm | 70 mm (diameter) x 65 mm (length) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.35 m (13.78 inches) | 0.27 m (10.6 in) ◆ |
| Maximum magnification | — | 0.18x |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | — | Yes (dust and splash resistant) |
| Aperture ring | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 10 ◆ | 9 (rounded) |
| Optical construction | 7 elements / 5 groups | 10 elements in 9 groups |
| Filter size | 43 mm ◆ | 58 mm |
| Lens mount | Sony E, Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M | Sony E, L-Mount |
| Released | 2017 | 2020 |
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Size
- A · 7Artisans
- B · Sigma
- 60 × 55 mm
- 65 × 70 mm
The Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary is 5 mm longer and 5 g heavier than the 7Artisans 35 mm f/2.0.
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Sample frames
Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the 7Artisans 35 mm f/2.0 or the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary?
- The 7Artisans 35 mm f/2.0 weighs 320 g, 5 g less than the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary (325 g).
- Which focuses closer, the 7Artisans 35 mm f/2.0 or the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary?
- The Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary focuses down to 0.27 m, against 0.35 m for the 7Artisans 35 mm f/2.0.
- Do the 7Artisans 35 mm f/2.0 and the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
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