Sigma 35/1,4 DG HSM Art (Canon EF) vs Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II
Sigma 35/1,4 DG HSM Art (Canon EF) vs Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II
When comparing Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II and Sigma 35/1,4 DG HSM Art (Canon EF), which one is better?
1. Compare weight
The lens that weighs the least of the two is Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II which weighs 200 g, compared to the loser Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art - (Canon EF) which weighs 665 g.
Winner: Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II
Regarding weight: When it comes to the lens's weight, it's actually more important than many people think that the lens weighs as little as possible — it's simply a pain to lug around a lens that's too heavy when you're photographing or filming for several hours, and a few hundred grams can make a real difference.
Specifications
Full specifications table of Sigma 35/1,4 DG HSM Art (Canon EF) and Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II:
| Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art - (Canon EF) | Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II | |
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| Brand | Sigma | Canon |
| Weight | 665 g | 200 g |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Focal Length | 35 mm | 18 - 55 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 1.4 | 3.5 - 5.6 |
| Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | Missing | 25 cm |
| Type | Prime | Zoom |
| Filter Thread | Missing | 58 |
| Stabilization | No | Yes |
| Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Missing | No |
| Stabilization Type | Missing | Canon Image Stabilizer (IS) |