Sigma 35/1,4 DG HSM Art (Canon EF) vs Sigma EX 105/2.8 DG OS HSM Macro (Sony)

Sigma 35/1,4 DG HSM Art (Canon EF) vs Sigma EX 105/2.8 DG OS HSM Macro (Sony)

When comparing Sigma EX 105/2.8 DG OS HSM Macro (Sony) and Sigma 35/1,4 DG HSM Art (Canon EF), which one is better?

1. Lens Mount Comparison

The lenses each feature different lens mounts — the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art - (Canon EF) features a Canon EF while the Sigma EX 105/2.8 DG OS HSM Macro - (Sony) features a Sony E — and because of this the preference varies. If you have a compatible camera, then of course that lens will be a better choice for you.

Winner: Tied — It depends on your gear

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/1.4 DG HSM Art - (Canon EF) has the largest aperture of the two lenses at 1.4 compared to the 2.8 aperture of Sigma EX 105/2.8 DG OS HSM Macro - (Sony). This means that you get more light to your sensor using Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art - (Canon EF) wide open, and therefore it might be a better lens in dark situations.

Winner: Sigma 35/1,4 DG HSM Art (Canon EF)

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.

Specifications

Full specifications table of Sigma 35/1,4 DG HSM Art (Canon EF) and Sigma EX 105/2.8 DG OS HSM Macro (Sony):

	Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art - (Canon EF)	Sigma EX 105/2.8 DG OS HSM Macro - (Sony)
	Price ➔	Price ➔
Brand	Sigma	Sigma
Weight	665 g	Missing
Lens Mount	Canon EF	Sony E
Focal Length	35 mm	105 mm
Largest Aperture	1.4	2.8
Anamorphic	No	Missing
Type	Prime	Missing
Image Stabilization	No	Missing