Sigma 24-70/2.8 DG DN Art (Sony E) vs Sony FE 35mm f/1.8
Sigma 24-70/2.8 DG DN Art (Sony E) vs Sony FE 35mm f/1.8
When comparing Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 and Sigma 24-70/2.8 DG DN Art (Sony E), which one is better?
1. Compare weight
The lens that weighs the least of the two is Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 which weighs 281 g, compared to the loser Sigma 24-70/2.8 DG DN Art (Sony E) which weighs 830 g.
Winner: Sony FE 35mm f/1.8
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.
2. Compare minimum focusing distance
When it comes to minimum focusing distance, that is how close to the subject the lens can focus, Sigma 24-70/2.8 DG DN Art (Sony E) is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 18 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 22.1 cm for Sony FE 35mm f/1.8.
Winner: Sigma 24-70/2.8 DG DN Art (Sony E)
Regarding minimum focusing distance: The lens's minimum focusing distance determines how close you can photograph your subject, such as a face or an animal. If the minimum focusing distance is 50 cm then you cannot get closer to your subject than 50 cm. Macro lenses often have a very low minimum focusing distance so that you can take close-up shots (macro photography).
Specifications
Full specifications table of Sigma 24-70/2.8 DG DN Art (Sony E) and Sony FE 35mm f/1.8:
| Sigma 24-70/2.8 DG DN Art (Sony E) | Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 | |
 |  | |
| Brand | Sigma | Sony |
| Weight | 830 g | 281 g |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Focal Length | 24 - 70 mm | 35 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 2.8 | 1.8 |
| Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 18 cm | 22.1 cm |
| Type | Zoom | Prime |
| Filter Thread | 82 | 55 |
| Stabilization | No | No |
| Parfocal | Yes | Missing |