Carl Zeiss Loxia 35 mm f/2 § 03 Head to head
Carl Zeiss Loxia 35 mm f/2 vs Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary
Zeiss 35mm f/2 has a smaller filter thread. Sigma 35mm f/2 is 15 g lighter.
Both lenses are made for the Sony E mount: the Carl Zeiss Loxia 35 mm f/2 is a 35mm f/2 prime, and the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary is a 35mm f/2 prime. On paper the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary comes out ahead, 3 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Carl Zeiss Loxia 35 mm f/2 
Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary 01
Key differences
Why is the Carl Zeiss Loxia 35 mm f/2 better than the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary?
- Smaller filter thread (52 mm vs 58 mm)
Why is the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary better than the Carl Zeiss Loxia 35 mm f/2?
- 15 g lighter (325 g vs 340 g)
- Focuses 3 cm closer (0.27 m vs 0.3 m)
- Newer design (2020 vs 2014)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary has the edge: it is 15 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary has the edge: it is 15 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Carl Zeiss Loxia 35 mm f/2 | Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35mm | 35mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2 | f/2 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Wide-angle prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full Frame |
| Weight | 340 g (11.99 oz) | 325 g (11.5 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 59.2 x 62.1 mm | 70 mm (diameter) x 65 mm (length) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.30 m (11.81 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 | — | 9 (rounded) |
| Optical construction | 9 elements / 6 groups | 10 elements in 9 groups |
| Filter size | 52 mm ◆ | 58 mm |
| Lens mount | Sony E | Sony E, L-Mount |
| Released | 2014 | 2020 |
| Price | $1,299 launch price | — |
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Size
- A · Carl
- B · Sigma
- 62.1 × 59.2 mm
- 65 × 70 mm
The Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary is 3 mm longer and 15 g lighter than the Carl Zeiss Loxia 35 mm f/2.
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Sample frames
Carl Zeiss Loxia 35 mm f/2
Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Carl Zeiss Loxia 35 mm f/2 or the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary?
- The Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary weighs 325 g, 15 g less than the Carl Zeiss Loxia 35 mm f/2 (340 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Carl Zeiss Loxia 35 mm f/2 or the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary?
- The Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary focuses down to 0.27 m, against 0.3 m for the Carl Zeiss Loxia 35 mm f/2.
- Do the Carl Zeiss Loxia 35 mm f/2 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.
- Is the Carl Zeiss Loxia 35 mm f/2 or the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary better for street photography?
- For street photography, the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary has the edge: it is 15 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Carl Zeiss Loxia 35 mm f/2 or the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary better for travel?
- For travel, the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary has the edge: it is 15 g lighter to carry.
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