Sigma A 35 mm f/1.4 DG HSM § 03 Head to head
Sigma A 35 mm f/1.4 DG HSM vs Sony 35 mm f/1.4G
Sigma 35mm f/1.4 has a newer design. Sony 35mm f/1.4 is 155 g lighter.
The Sigma A 35 mm f/1.4 DG HSM is a 35mm f/1.4 prime, and the Sony 35 mm f/1.4G is a 35mm f/1.4 prime. On paper the Sony 35 mm f/1.4G comes out ahead, 2 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Sigma A 35 mm f/1.4 DG HSM 
Sony 35 mm f/1.4G 01
Key differences
Why is the Sigma A 35 mm f/1.4 DG HSM better than the Sony 35 mm f/1.4G?
- Newer design (2012 vs 2006)
Why is the Sony 35 mm f/1.4G better than the Sigma A 35 mm f/1.4 DG HSM?
- 155 g lighter (510 g vs 665 g)
- Smaller filter thread (55 mm vs 67 mm)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the Sony 35 mm f/1.4G has the edge: it is 155 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Sony 35 mm f/1.4G has the edge: it is 155 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Sigma A 35 mm f/1.4 DG HSM | Sony 35 mm f/1.4G |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35mm | 35mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 665 g (23.46 oz) | 510 g (17.99 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 94 x 77 mm | 69 x 76 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.3 m (11.81 inches) | 0.3 m (11.81 inches) |
| Image stabilization | No | — |
| Aperture ring | No | — |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 9 |
| Optical construction | 13 elements / 11 groups | 10 elements in 8 groups |
| Filter size | 67 mm | 55 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony A, Sigma SA, Pentax K, Sony E, L-Mount | Sony A |
| Released | 2012 | 2006 |
| Price | $899 launch price | — |
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Size
- A · Sigma
- B · Sony
- 77 × 94 mm
- 76 × 69 mm
The Sigma A 35 mm f/1.4 DG HSM is 1 mm longer and 155 g heavier than the Sony 35 mm f/1.4G.
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Sample frames
Sigma A 35 mm f/1.4 DG HSM
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Sigma A 35 mm f/1.4 DG HSM or the Sony 35 mm f/1.4G?
- The Sony 35 mm f/1.4G weighs 510 g, 155 g less than the Sigma A 35 mm f/1.4 DG HSM (665 g).
- Is the Sigma A 35 mm f/1.4 DG HSM or the Sony 35 mm f/1.4G better for street photography?
- For street photography, the Sony 35 mm f/1.4G has the edge: it is 155 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Sigma A 35 mm f/1.4 DG HSM or the Sony 35 mm f/1.4G better for travel?
- For travel, the Sony 35 mm f/1.4G has the edge: it is 155 g lighter to carry.
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