Sigma Art 35mm f/1.4 DG DN 35mm
The f/1.4 aperture and 15-element optical stack with two SLD, one ELD, one FLD, and two aspherical elements ensure high sharpness and contrast at all settings. Its weather-sealed construction, 67mm filter thread, and de-clickable aperture ring add versatility for both photo and video work. This lens is best for studio portrait and macro photographers who need the 11.8-inch minimum focus and smooth backgrounds from the 11-blade diaphragm.
Focal length 35mm
Aperture 16
Mount L-Mount
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 645 g
af type Autofocus
lens type prime
57 Overall Score
Price CA$1,043
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong optical (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong macro (67th percentile) 67th
Cons
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 35 |
| Focal Length Max | 35 |
| Elements | 15 |
| Groups | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 |
| ED Elements | 4 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer and Resistance Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 16 |
| Min Aperture | 1.4 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 |
Build
| Mount | L-Mount |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.6 kg / 1.4 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 300 |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.4 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sigma Art 35mm f/1.4 DG DN 35mm | Tamron Di III-A 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Sony E SELP16502 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 35mm | 18-300mm | 16-85mm | 28-200mm | 18-135mm | 16-50mm |
| Max Aperture | 16 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | L-Mount | Fuji X | Nikon F | L-Mount | Canon EF-S | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | false | false | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 645 | 92 | 59 | 413 | 515 | 107 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | VXD linear motor | AF-S | Autofocus | STM | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | macro | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma Art 35mm f/1.4 DG DN 35mm | 55.2 | 55.9 | 54.5 | 67.4 | 88.9 | 52.2 | 34 | 63.3 | 35.8 |
| Tamron Di III-A 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.2 | 77.8 | 96.2 | 88.6 | 73.5 | 79.6 | 99.2 | 83 | 80.7 |
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Compare | 55.2 | 77.8 | 98.5 | 59.9 | 64.2 | 79.6 | 94.2 | 88 | 92.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 55.2 | 80.6 | 73.5 | 71.5 | 91 | 74.3 | 95.6 | 62.6 | 99.4 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.1 | 77.8 | 45.8 | 32.9 | 79.2 | 79.6 | 96 | 77.9 | 92.3 |
| Sony E SELP16502 Compare | 55.2 | 77.8 | 97.6 | 34.9 | 63.2 | 79.6 | 83.5 | 77.9 | 80.7 |
Price
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