Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art
Prime/Zoom
Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G
Prime/Zoom
Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art lands at 91 and Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G at 90. That puts Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art if…
- ✓Fast autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed
- ✓Premium optics
Pick Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G if…
- ✓Fast aperture
- ✓Quiet autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed (most)
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testBuild
Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN ArtCompared on the build sub-score
Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art leads on build (94 vs 88).
Sharpness
TieCompared on the sharpness sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Autofocus
Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN ArtCompared on the autofocus sub-score
Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art leads on af (90 vs 88).
Value for money
Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 GSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G more score per dollar ($898 vs $1,499).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art | Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G |
|---|
Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art
- +Fast autofocus
- +Weather-sealed
- +Premium optics
- −Heavy
- −Expensive
- −Focus breathing varies
Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G
- +Fast aperture
- +Quiet autofocus
- +Weather-sealed (most)
- −Mount-specific
- −Weight varies
- −Price scales with quality
FAQ: Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art vs Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G
Which is better, Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art or Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G? +
Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art scores 91 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art worth the price? +
At $1,499, Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in build.
Is Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G worth the price? +
At $898, Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in sharpness.
Does Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art or Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for build, Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art or Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G? +
Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art — leads on build (94 vs 88). Compared on the build sub-score.
Which is better for autofocus, Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art or Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G? +
Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art — leads on af (90 vs 88). Compared on the autofocus sub-score.