Sigma 14mm f/1.4 DG DN Art vs Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG II Art
The bottom line
These cover different focal lengths — the Sigma 14mm f/1.4 DG DN Art is 14mm, the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG II Art is 35mm — so they're not really substitutes. Pick by the field of view you actually need: the Sigma 14mm f/1.4 DG DN Art for wide-angle, the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG II Art for short-telephoto / portrait.
Choose the Sigma 14mm f/1.4 DG DN Art if…
- ✓You shoot wide — it starts at 14mm vs 35mm for landscapes, interiors and architecture.
Choose the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG II Art if…
- ✓You need more reach — it goes to 35mm vs 14mm for distant subjects, wildlife and sport.
Where they differ
- ›Aperture: the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG II Art opens to f/1.2 vs the Sigma 14mm f/1.4 DG DN Art's f/1.4 — more light and shallower depth-of-field.
- ›Focal range: Sigma 14mm f/1.4 DG DN Art is 14mm, Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG II Art is 35mm — different framing and reach.
Frequently asked
Is the Sigma 14mm f/1.4 DG DN Art or the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG II Art better?
These cover different focal lengths — the Sigma 14mm f/1.4 DG DN Art is 14mm, the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG II Art is 35mm — so they're not really substitutes. Pick by the field of view you actually need: the Sigma 14mm f/1.4 DG DN Art for wide-angle, the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG II Art for short-telephoto / portrait.
Who should choose the Sigma 14mm f/1.4 DG DN Art?
Choose the Sigma 14mm f/1.4 DG DN Art if you shoot wide — it starts at 14mm vs 35mm for landscapes, interiors and architecture.
Who should choose the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG II Art?
Choose the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG II Art if you need more reach — it goes to 35mm vs 14mm for distant subjects, wildlife and sport.
What is the main difference between the Sigma 14mm f/1.4 DG DN Art and the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG II Art?
Aperture: the Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG II Art opens to f/1.2 vs the Sigma 14mm f/1.4 DG DN Art's f/1.4 — more light and shallower depth-of-field.
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 14mm | 35mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 18 | 17 |
| Optical Groups | 16 | 13 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.2 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Aperture Blades | 11 | 11 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Angle of View | 114° | 63.4° |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | HLA | HLA |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 18 cm | 28 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.15x | 0.19x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture Ring | Yes | Yes |
| Declickable Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $1,599 | $1,549 |
| Filter Size | − | 72mm |
| Diameter | 104.8mm | 81mm |
| Length | 150.2mm | 111.4mm |
| Weight | 795g (1.75 lb) | 755g (1.66 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
