Sigma Art 35mm f/1.4 DG DN 35mm
The advanced optical design with two SLD, one ELD, and one FLD low dispersion elements delivers exceptional clarity and sharpness with well-controlled aberrations. Its bright f/1.4 maximum aperture and weather-sealed, lightweight 85g build provide reliable low-light performance and shallow depth-of-field control in a portable package. This lens is best for landscape and professional photographers who prioritize edge-to-edge sharpness and contrast in a classic wide-angle focal length.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong optical (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong social proof (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong macro (67th percentile) 67th
Cons
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
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 Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.2 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | HSM |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 300 |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.4 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sigma Art 35mm f/1.4 DG DN 35mm | Canon RF RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR | Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 35mm | 28-70mm | 18-300mm | 28-200mm | 16-85mm | 50mm |
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/1.8 |
| Mount | Sony E | Canon RF | Fujifilm X | L-Mount | Nikon F | Panasonic Sigma L |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | false | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 85 | 495 | 92 | 413 | 59 | 297 |
| AF Type | HSM | STM | VXD linear motor | Autofocus | AF-S | STM |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | macro | zoom | prime |
| 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 | 54.8 | 53.1 | 98.7 | 67.2 | 88.9 | 49.7 | 34.1 | 88 | 35.6 |
| Canon RF RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 85.5 | 86.2 | 67.1 | 77.3 | 84.4 | 83.9 | 77.4 | 88 | 98.2 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.1 | 75.2 | 96.3 | 88.4 | 73.5 | 77 | 99.2 | 83 | 80.5 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.8 | 78 | 73.7 | 89.4 | 90.9 | 71.5 | 95.6 | 75.4 | 99.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Compare | 54.8 | 75.2 | 98.4 | 59.7 | 64.2 | 77 | 94.3 | 88 | 92.3 |
| Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime Compare | 85.5 | 96 | 71.1 | 96.2 | 57.2 | 93.1 | 34.1 | 49.9 | 80.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
B&H Photo 1 offers From CA$1,439
Usage Scores
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