Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art (Sony E Mount) vs Sirui Venus 100mm T2.9 1.6x Sony E

Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art (Sony E Mount)

Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art (Sony E Mount)

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Sirui Venus 100mm T2.9 1.6x Sony E

Sirui Venus 100mm T2.9 1.6x Sony E

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Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art (Sony E Mount) vs Sirui Venus 100mm T2.9 1.6x Sony E

When comparing Sirui Venus 100mm T2.9 1.6x Sony E and Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art (Sony E Mount), which one is better?

1. Lens Mount Comparison

These two lenses use the same lens mount, the Sony E. This means that both lenses are compatible with cameras that use this mount.

Winner: Tied

Regarding lens mount: Popular lens mounts are Canon RF and EF, Micro Four Thirds and Nikon Z. Different lens mounts lets you connect different lenses to camera bodies, but some might not be compatible. This can be helped by using an adapter, like a Canon EF to RF adapter.

2. Largest Aperture Comparison

The Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art - (Sony E Mount) has the largest aperture of the two lenses at 1.2 compared to the 2.9 aperture of Sirui Venus 100mm T2.9 1.6x - Sony E. This means that you get more light to your sensor using Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art - (Sony E Mount) wide open, and therefore it might be a better lens in dark situations.

Winner: Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art (Sony E Mount)

Regarding largest aperture: A lower aperture number means that the widest aperture on the lens is larger. This means that more light will hit the sensor and also that the depth of field will be shallower, better separating your subject from the background.

3. Anamorphic Comparison



Winner: Sirui Venus 100mm T2.9 1.6x Sony E

Regarding anamorphic: Anamorphic lenses are usually used on cinema cameras and squeezes the image when its recorded, which gives the final, stretched out, image oval bokeh and a different angle of view. The most common lenses, however, are not anamorphic but spherical, which gives a spherical bokeh and is a much cheaper lens design.

4. Lens Type Comparison

Both lenses are Prime lenses, which means that you can choose both Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art - (Sony E Mount) or Sirui Venus 100mm T2.9 1.6x - Sony E if you're looking for that type of lens.

Winner: Tied

Regarding type: There are two types of lenses; zoom lenses and prime lenses. Prime lenses have a fixed focal length and cannot be zoomed, while zoom lenses have a focal length range and can be zoomed in to get closer to the subject. Prime lenses are usually lighter, cheaper and let in more light. Zoom lenses are more versatile but are more expensive since they require a more advanced lens design.

5. Stabilization Comparison

Neither Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art - (Sony E Mount) or Sirui Venus 100mm T2.9 1.6x - Sony E feature built-in image stabilization.

Winner: Tied — Neither have this feature

Regarding image stabilization: When a lens features built-in stabilization, it will actively help you hold the image steady by adjusting the optical elements inside the lens to compensate for movements. Do remember that lens stabilization is not required, but it may be suitable depending on your specific needs.


Specifications

Full specifications table of Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art (Sony E Mount) and Sirui Venus 100mm T2.9 1.6x Sony E:

Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art - (Sony E Mount) Sirui Venus 100mm T2.9 1.6x - Sony E
Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art - (Sony E Mount)Sirui Venus 100mm T2.9 1.6x - Sony E

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BrandSigmaSirui
Weight1090 gMissing
Lens MountSony ESony E
Focal Length35 mm100 mm
Largest Aperture1.22.9
AnamorphicNoYes
Anamorphic Squeeze FactorMissing1.6
TypePrimePrime
Image StabilizationNoNo
AutofocusEvetMissing
MacroNoMissing
Weather SealYesMissing
Full Frame CoverageYesMissing
Lens Hood IncludedYesMissing


Camera Verdict

This comparison of Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art - (Sony E Mount) and Sirui Venus 100mm T2.9 1.6x - Sony E was last updated on December 19, 2024.