Sigma
35mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Sony E Mount
35mm F1.4 DG DN Art — 35mm f/1.4 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sigma lineup.
$899
Launch priceReleased Dec 2020
Sigma
70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports
Sony E Mount
70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports — 70–200mm f/2.8 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sigma lineup.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased Jul 2023
70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports is 2.7 years newer.
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Wins
35mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Wins
70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports
TL;DR — Key differences
- B70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- A35mm F1.4 DG DN Art has lower Weight (640 g vs 1345 g)
- A35mm F1.4 DG DN Art has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.4 vs f/2.8)
- A35mm F1.4 DG DN Art has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.4 vs f/2.8)
- A35mm F1.4 DG DN Art has lower Length (140 mm vs 238 mm)
Key specs at a glance
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art
- ✓
Weight
640 g vs 1345 g — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.4 vs f/2.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.4 vs f/2.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Special elements
Adds ED
- ✓
Length
140 mm vs 238 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
30 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
70 mm vs 81 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports supports it
- ✓
Control ring
Only 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports supports it
- ✓
Custom function button
Only 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports supports it
- ✓
Max magnification
0.25 × vs 0.15 × — higher is better
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
35mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Pros
- ✓Bright f/1.4 aperture for low light and subject separation
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
Cons
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
Cons
- –Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
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Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.