Sigma A 35 mm f/1.4 DG HSM § 03 Head to head
Sigma A 35 mm f/1.4 DG HSM vs Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/1.4
Sigma 35mm f/1.4 is 509 g lighter. Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 has a physical aperture ring.
The Sigma A 35 mm f/1.4 DG HSM is a 35mm f/1.4 prime, and the Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/1.4 is a 35mm f/1.4 prime. On paper the Sigma A 35 mm f/1.4 DG HSM comes out ahead, 3 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Sigma A 35 mm f/1.4 DG HSM 
Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/1.4 01
Key differences
Why is the Sigma A 35 mm f/1.4 DG HSM better than the Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/1.4?
- 509 g lighter (665 g vs 1174 g)
- 49 mm shorter (77 mm vs 126 mm long)
- Smaller filter thread (67 mm vs 72 mm)
Why is the Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/1.4 better than the Sigma A 35 mm f/1.4 DG HSM?
- Has a physical aperture ring
- Newer design (2015 vs 2012)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the Sigma A 35 mm f/1.4 DG HSM has the edge: it is 509 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Sigma A 35 mm f/1.4 DG HSM has the edge: it is 509 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Sigma A 35 mm f/1.4 DG HSM | Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/1.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35mm | 35mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Standard prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full Frame |
| Weight | 665 g (23.46 oz) ◆ | 1174 g (2.59 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 77 mm | 85 mm (diameter) x 126 mm (length) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.3 m (11.81 inches) | 0.3 m (11.81 inches) |
| Maximum magnification | — | 0.22x |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | — | Yes |
| Aperture ring | No | Yes (manual) |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 9 |
| Optical construction | 13 elements / 11 groups | 14 elements in 11 groups |
| Filter size | 67 mm ◆ | 72 mm |
| Lens mount | Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony A, Sigma SA, Pentax K, Sony E, L-Mount | Canon EF, Nikon F |
| Released | 2012 | 2015 |
| Price | $899 launch price | — |
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Size
- A · Sigma
- B · Zeiss
- 77 × 94 mm
- 126 × 85 mm
The Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/1.4 is 49 mm longer and 509 g heavier than the Sigma A 35 mm f/1.4 DG HSM.
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Sample frames
Sigma A 35 mm f/1.4 DG HSM
Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/1.4
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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 Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/1.4?
- The Sigma A 35 mm f/1.4 DG HSM weighs 665 g, 509 g less than the Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/1.4 (1174 g).
- Do the Sigma A 35 mm f/1.4 DG HSM and the Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/1.4 have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Sigma A 35 mm f/1.4 DG HSM or the Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/1.4 better for street photography?
- For street photography, the Sigma A 35 mm f/1.4 DG HSM has the edge: it is 509 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Sigma A 35 mm f/1.4 DG HSM or the Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/1.4 better for travel?
- For travel, the Sigma A 35 mm f/1.4 DG HSM has the edge: it is 509 g lighter to carry.
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