Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art (Sony E Mount) vs Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS
Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art (Sony E Mount) vs Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS
When comparing Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS and Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art (Sony E Mount), which one is better?
1. Compare weight
The lens that weighs the least of the two is Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art - (Sony E Mount) which weighs 1090 g, compared to the loser Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS which weighs 1395 g.
Winner: Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art (Sony E Mount)
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 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art (Sony E Mount) and Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS:
| Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art - (Sony E Mount) | Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS | |
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| Brand | Sigma | Sony |
| Weight | 1090 g | 1395 g |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Focal Length | 35 mm | 100 - 400 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 1.2 | 4.5 - 5.6 |
| Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | Missing | 98 cm |
| Type | Prime | Zoom |
| Filter Thread | Missing | 77 |
| Stabilization | No | Yes |
| Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Yes | Yes |
| Stabilization Type | Missing | Sony Optical SteadyShot (OSS) |