Zeiss Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA vs Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art (Sony E Mount)
Zeiss Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA 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 Zeiss Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA, which one is better?
1. Compare weight
The lens that weighs the least of the two is Zeiss Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA which weighs 778 g, compared to the loser Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art - (Sony E Mount) which weighs 1090 g.
Winner: Zeiss Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA
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 Zeiss Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA and Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art (Sony E Mount):
| Zeiss Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA | Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art - (Sony E Mount) | |
 |  | |
| Brand | Zeiss | Sigma |
| Weight | 778 g | 1090 g |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Focal Length | 50 mm | 35 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 45 cm | Missing |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Filter Thread | 72 | Missing |
| Lens Front Diameter (Not Filter Thread) | 83.5 mm | Missing |
| Stabilization | No | No |
| Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Missing | Yes |