Lens Comparison
Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary vs Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS
Key Differences
- Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS has a better weight (155g (5.5 oz) vs 265g (9.3 oz)).
- Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS has a better length (45mm vs 60.5mm).
- Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary has a better min focus distance (23 cm vs 30 cm).
- Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary has a better maximum aperture (f/1.4 vs f/1.8).
- Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary has a better aperture blades (9 vs 7).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 23mm | 35mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 10 | 8 |
| Optical Groups | 8 | 7 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 7 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | APS-C | APS-C |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Angle of View | − | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | 35-35mm | 53-53mm |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | HLA | Stepping |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 23 cm | 30 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.21x | 0.15x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture Ring | Yes | No |
| Declickable Aperture | Yes | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $449 | $449 |
| Filter Size | 52mm | 49mm |
| Diameter | 64.8mm | 63mm |
| Length | 60.5mm | 45mm |
| Weight | 265g (9.3 oz) | 155g (5.5 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
