Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II (Sony E) vs Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art (Sony E Mount)
Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II (Sony E) vs Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art (Sony E Mount)
When comparing Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art (Sony E Mount) and Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II (Sony E), which one is better?
1. Compare weight
The lens that weighs the least of the two is Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II - (Sony E) which weighs 509 g, compared to the loser Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art - (Sony E Mount) which weighs 1090 g.
Winner: Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II (Sony E)
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 Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II (Sony E) and Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art (Sony E Mount):
| Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II - (Sony E) | Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art - (Sony E Mount) | |
 |  | |
| Brand | Samyang | Sigma |
| Weight | 509 g | 1090 g |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Focal Length | 85 mm | 35 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Stabilization | No | No |
| Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Yes | Yes |