Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4 vs Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Nikon Z)

Key Differences

  • Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4 has a better min focus distance (29 cm vs 50 cm).
  • Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Nikon Z) has a better length (59.5mm vs 86.5mm).
  • Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Nikon Z) has a better price (msrp) ($449 vs $499).
  • Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4 has a better max magnification (0.17x vs 0.1x).
  • Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Nikon Z) has a better weight (280g (9.9 oz) vs 300g (10.6 oz)).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length35mm56mm
Lens TypePrimePrime
Optical Elements1010
Optical Groups88
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/1.4f/1.4
Minimum Aperturef/16f/16
Aperture Blades99
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameAPS-C
Lens MountNikon ZNikon Z
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent85-85mm
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSteppingHLA
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoYes
Min Focus Distance29 cm50 cm
Max Magnification0.17x0.1x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingNoYes
Declickable ApertureNoYes
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$499$449
Filter Size67mm55mm
Diameter72mm67.2mm
Length86.5mm59.5mm
Weight300g (10.6 oz)280g (9.9 oz)
Weather SealedNoNo
Tripod CollarNoNo