Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM vs Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art (Sony E Mount)
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM 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 Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM, which one is better?
1. Compare weight
The lens that weighs the least of the two is Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM which weighs 680 g, compared to the loser Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art - (Sony E Mount) which weighs 1090 g.
Winner: Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM
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 Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM and Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art (Sony E Mount):
| Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM | Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art - (Sony E Mount) | |
 |  | |
| Brand | Sony | Sigma |
| Weight | 680 g | 1090 g |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Focal Length | 16 - 35 mm | 35 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 2.8 | 1.2 |
| Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 28 cm | Missing |
| Type | Zoom | Prime |
| Filter Thread | 82 | Missing |
| Stabilization | Missing | No |
| Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Yes | Yes |