Sigma Contemporary 35mm f/2 DG 35mm
The 10-element optical design with three aspherical and one ED element delivers sharp, aberration-free images, while the f/2 aperture and 9-blade diaphragm produce smooth bokeh. Its all-metal, weather-sealed build weighs just 325g, making it a durable yet highly portable prime for Sony E-mount. This lens is best for portrait and street photographers who prioritize a compact form factor and tactile build quality over a wider maximum aperture.
Focal length 35mm
Aperture f/2
Mount L-Mount
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 325 g
af type Autofocus
lens type prime
68 Overall Score
Price R$6,535
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong bokeh (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong aperture (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong build (83rd percentile) 83rd
- Strong macro (76th percentile) 76th
Cons
- Below average social proof (7th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 35 |
| Focal Length Max | 35 |
| Elements | 10 |
| Groups | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 |
| ED Elements | 1 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/2 |
| Min Aperture | f/2 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | L-Mount |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.7 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 58 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 270 |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.56 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sigma Contemporary 35mm f/2 DG 35mm | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Sony G SELP28135G.SYX | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 | Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 35mm | 28-75mm | 28-135mm | 20-60mm | 18-140mm | 18mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2 | f/2.8 | f/4 | f/3.5 | 22-40 | f/16 |
| Mount | L-Mount | Sony E | Sony E | L-Mount | Nikon Z | Fujifilm X |
| Stabilization | false | false | true | false | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 325 | 540 | 420 | 350 | 315 | 370 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | VXD | SSM | stepping motor | stepping motor | Linear motor |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma Contemporary 35mm f/2 DG 35mm | 54.6 | 93.3 | 82.9 | 75.7 | 71.5 | 91.6 | 33.6 | 6.7 | 38 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 54.6 | 88.1 | 67.2 | 87.3 | 87.8 | 85.8 | 78.2 | 83.1 | 38 |
| Sony G SELP28135G.SYX Compare | 94.2 | 80.2 | 75.5 | 31.2 | 87 | 69.9 | 92.4 | 50.2 | 92.8 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 Compare | 87 | 86.1 | 80.6 | 66.2 | 76.4 | 79.8 | 81.5 | 64.9 | 38 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 87 | 14.5 | 83.9 | 84.1 | 89.1 | 22.6 | 96.2 | 83.1 | 96.6 |
| Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR Compare | 98 | 41.2 | 79.4 | 84.1 | 83.4 | 45.8 | 33.6 | 87.9 | 38 |
Price
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