35mm f/1.4 DG DN Artvs FE 20mm f/1.8 G
Sigma
35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art (2021)
From £799
Best for Street, portrait & low-light work on Sony E-mount
View 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art
VS
Sony
FE 20mm f/1.8 G (2020)
From £849
Best for Astrophotography, landscape & environmental portraits
View FE 20mm f/1.8 G
Which should you buy?
Street, Portrait & Low-Light Work On Sony E-Mount — 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art (2021): An outstanding 35mm f/1.4 at a price that makes Sony's native equivalent hard to justify — Sigma Art quality for much less.
Astrophotography, Landscape & Environmental Portraits — FE 20mm f/1.8 G (2020): A remarkably compact ultra-wide prime — f/1.8 at 20mm in a travel-friendly package with outstanding optical quality.
Who should buy what
Quick take: The 35mm f/1.4 dg dn art is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art (2021) | FE 20mm f/1.8 G (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £849 |
| Sensor | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Video | N/A — lens | N/A — lens |
| Autofocus | Stepping motor (HLA) — fast and quiet | Dual XD Linear Motor AF — quiet and fast |
| Stabilisation | None | None (relies on IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Battery Life | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | 645g | 373g |
| Dimensions | 75.6mm diameter × 111.5mm length | 73.5mm diameter × 84.7mm length |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | N/A | N/A |
| Screen | N/A | N/A |
| Mount | 67mm filter thread | 67mm filter thread |
| Memory Cards | N/A | N/A |
| Connectivity | N/A | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art | FE 20mm f/1.8 G |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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