Samyang 35mm F1.2 ED AS UMC CS § 03 Head to head
Samyang 35mm F1.2 ED AS UMC CS vs Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art
Samyang 35mm f/1.2 is 670 g lighter. Sigma 35mm f/1.2 focuses 8 cm closer.
The Samyang 35mm F1.2 ED AS UMC CS is a 35mm f/1.2 prime, and the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art is a 35mm f/1.2 prime. On paper the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art comes out ahead, 5 advantages to 3, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Samyang 35mm F1.2 ED AS UMC CS 
Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art 01
Key differences
Why is the Samyang 35mm F1.2 ED AS UMC CS better than the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art?
- 670 g lighter (420 g vs 1090 g)
- 62 mm shorter (74 mm vs 136.2 mm long)
- Smaller filter thread (62 mm vs 82 mm)
Why is the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art better than the Samyang 35mm F1.2 ED AS UMC CS?
- Focuses 8 cm closer (0.3 m vs 0.38 m)
- Higher maximum magnification (0.19x vs 0.13x)
- Is weather sealed
- More aperture blades (11 vs 9)
- Covers a larger sensor format (full-frame vs APS-C)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the Samyang 35mm F1.2 ED AS UMC CS has the edge: it is 670 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Samyang 35mm F1.2 ED AS UMC CS has the edge: it is 670 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Samyang 35mm F1.2 ED AS UMC CS | Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35mm | 35mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.2 | f/1.2 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Standard prime lens | Wide-angle prime lens |
| Format | APS-C | Full Frame |
| Weight | 420 g (0.93 lbs) ◆ | 1,090 g (2.40 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 67.5 mm (diameter) x 74 mm (length) | 87.8 mm (diameter) x 136.2 mm (length) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.38 m (14.96 in) | 0.3 m (11.8 in) ◆ |
| Maximum magnification | 0.13x | 0.19x ◆ |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes (dust and splash resistant) ◆ |
| Aperture ring | Yes | Yes (de-clickable) |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 11 (rounded) ◆ |
| Optical construction | 9 elements in 7 groups | 17 elements in 12 groups |
| Filter size | 62 mm ◆ | 82 mm |
| Lens mount | Canon EF-M, Fujifilm X, Micro Four Thirds, Sony E | Sony E, L-Mount |
| Released | — | 2019 |
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Size
- A · Samyang
- B · Sigma
- 74 × 67.5 mm
- 136.2 × 87.8 mm
The Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art is 62 mm longer and 670 g heavier than the Samyang 35mm F1.2 ED AS UMC CS.
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Sample frames
Samyang 35mm F1.2 ED AS UMC CS
Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Samyang 35mm F1.2 ED AS UMC CS or the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art?
- The Samyang 35mm F1.2 ED AS UMC CS weighs 420 g, 670 g less than the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art (1090 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Samyang 35mm F1.2 ED AS UMC CS or the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art?
- The Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art focuses down to 0.3 m, against 0.38 m for the Samyang 35mm F1.2 ED AS UMC CS.
- Do the Samyang 35mm F1.2 ED AS UMC CS and the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Samyang 35mm F1.2 ED AS UMC CS or the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art better for street photography?
- For street photography, the Samyang 35mm F1.2 ED AS UMC CS has the edge: it is 670 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Samyang 35mm F1.2 ED AS UMC CS or the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art better for travel?
- For travel, the Samyang 35mm F1.2 ED AS UMC CS has the edge: it is 670 g lighter to carry.
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