Lens Comparison
Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary vs Sony FE 35mm f/1.8
Key Differences
- Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 has a better min focus distance (22 cm vs 120 cm).
- Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 has a better weight (280g (9.9 oz) vs 1140g (2.51 lb)).
- Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 has a better maximum aperture (f/1.8 vs f/5).
- Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 has a better length (73.7mm vs 196.6mm).
- Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 has a better price (msrp) ($749 vs $759).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 100-400mm | 35mm |
| Lens Type | Zoom | Prime |
| Optical Elements | − | 10 |
| Optical Groups | − | 9 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/5 | f/1.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/32 | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Angle of View | − | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | HLA | XD Linear |
| Focus Limiter | Yes | No |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 120 cm | 22 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x | 0.24x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | Yes | No |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $759 | $749 |
| Filter Size | 67mm | 55mm |
| Diameter | 86mm | 73mm |
| Length | 196.6mm | 73.7mm |
| Weight | 1140g (2.51 lb) | 280g (9.9 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
