7Artisans AF 35mm F1.8 (L-Mount) vs Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN | Art (L-Mount)
Key differences
- —The AF 35mm F1.8 (L-Mount) is 219g lighter (426g vs 645g).
- —The 35mm F1.4 DG DN | Art (L-Mount) is faster: f/1.4 vs f/1.8 (≈0.7 stops more light).
- —At launch the AF 35mm F1.8 (L-Mount) cost $600 less ($299 vs $899).
- —For close-ups the 35mm F1.4 DG DN | Art (L-Mount) reaches 0.18× vs 0.11×.
Which to choose
- AF 35mm F1.8 (L-Mount)
Choose it for:
- +The lightest option: 426g, 219g less than the next
- +The lowest launch price: $299, $600 less
- 35mm F1.4 DG DN | Art (L-Mount)
Choose it for:
- +The brightest aperture: f/1.4, about 0.7 stop more light
- +Weather sealing
- +The sharpest results in reviews
- +The fastest autofocus in reviews
Computed from published specs, confirmed launch prices and, where every lens has at least two reviews, review scores.
- Mount
- L-Mount (FF)
- L-Mount (FF)
- Focal length
- 35mm
- 35mm
- Max aperture
- F1.8
- F1.4◆
- Weight
- 426g◆
- 645g
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 72.0 × 94.0mm
- 75.5 × 109.5mm
- Volume
- 383 cm³◆
- 490 cm³
- Density
- 1.11 g/cm³
- 1.32 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀62mm
- ⌀67mm
- Min focus
- 0.40m
- 0.30m◆
- Max magnification
- ≈0.11×
- 0.18×◆
- Elements / groups
- 11 / 8
- 15 / 11
- Aperture blades
- 11
- 11
- Focus drive
- STM
- Stepping Motor
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- —
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- Yes · de-click
- Yes · de-click
- Released
- 2025
- 2021
- MSRP (USD)
- $299◆
- $899
- Sharpness
- 8.4
- 8.8◆
- Bokeh Rendering
- 7.9
- 8.2◆
- Autofocus Speed
- 7.0
- 7.8◆
- Flare Resistance
- 6.0
- 7.8◆
- Build / Sealing
- 7.8
- 9.0◆
- Value / Size
- 8.9◆
- 8.7
Performance overlay
- AF 35mm F1.8 (L-Mount)
- 35mm F1.4 DG DN | Art (L-Mount)
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.