Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary § 03 Head to head
Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary vs Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/2.0 FE DF DSM
Sigma 35mm f/2 is 7 mm shorter. Yongnuo 35mm f/2 is 30 g lighter.
Both lenses are made for the Sony E mount: the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary is a 35mm f/2 prime, and the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/2.0 FE DF DSM is a 35mm f/2 prime. On paper the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary 
Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/2.0 FE DF DSM 01
Key differences
Why is the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary better than the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/2.0 FE DF DSM?
- 7 mm shorter (65 mm vs 72 mm long)
- Focuses 8 cm closer (0.27 m vs 0.35 m)
- Has a physical aperture ring
- More aperture blades (9 vs 7)
Why is the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/2.0 FE DF DSM better than the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary?
- 30 g lighter (295 g vs 325 g)
- Smaller filter thread (52 mm vs 58 mm)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/2.0 FE DF DSM has the edge: it is 30 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/2.0 FE DF DSM has the edge: it is 30 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary | Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/2.0 FE DF DSM |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35mm | 35mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2 | f/2 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Wide-angle prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Weight | 325 g (11.5 oz) | 295 g ◆ |
| Dimensions | 70 mm (diameter) x 65 mm (length) | 67 x 72 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.27 m (10.6 in) ◆ | 0.35 m |
| Maximum magnification | 0.18x | — |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes (dust and splash resistant) | — |
| Aperture ring | Yes | No |
| Aperture blades | 9 (rounded) ◆ | 7 |
| Optical construction | 10 elements in 9 groups | 9 elements / 8 groups |
| Filter size | 58 mm | 52 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Sony E, L-Mount | Sony E |
| Released | 2020 | 2020 |
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Size
- A · Sigma
- B · Yongnuo
- 65 × 70 mm
- 72 × 67 mm
The Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/2.0 FE DF DSM is 7 mm longer and 30 g lighter than the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary.
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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 Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary or the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/2.0 FE DF DSM?
- The Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/2.0 FE DF DSM weighs 295 g, 30 g less than the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary (325 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary or the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/2.0 FE DF DSM?
- The Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary focuses down to 0.27 m, against 0.35 m for the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/2.0 FE DF DSM.
- Do the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary and the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/2.0 FE DF DSM have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary or the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/2.0 FE DF DSM better for street photography?
- For street photography, the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/2.0 FE DF DSM has the edge: it is 30 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary or the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/2.0 FE DF DSM better for travel?
- For travel, the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/2.0 FE DF DSM has the edge: it is 30 g lighter to carry.
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