Sigma Contemporary 35mm f/2 DG 35mm
Combining a fast f/2 aperture with a compact 325g all-metal build and weather sealing, this 35mm prime delivers corner-to-corner sharpness through its 10-element optical design. The 9-blade diaphragm produces smooth bokeh, while the fast internal autofocus system ensures reliable subject acquisition for both stills and video. This lens is best for street and portrait photographers using L-Mount cameras who want a durable, travel-friendly prime with strong low-light capability.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (81st percentile) 81st
- Strong macro (73rd percentile) 73rd
Cons
- Below average social proof (3rd percentile)
- Below average aperture (24th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (28th percentile)
- 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 | 10 |
| Groups | 9 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/22 |
| 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 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR | Sony G Master SEL70200GM2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 35mm | 18-300mm | 28-70mm | 28-200mm | 16-85mm | 70-200mm |
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| Mount | L-Mount | Fujifilm X | Canon RF | L-Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | false | true | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 325 | 92 | 495 | 413 | 59 | 1045 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | VXD linear motor | STM | Autofocus | AF-S | XD Linear Motors |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | macro | zoom | telephoto |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma Contemporary 35mm f/2 DG 35mm | 54.7 | 27.9 | 80.9 | 72.8 | 37.3 | 24.2 | 34 | 2.7 | 35.6 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.1 | 75 | 96.3 | 88.4 | 73.5 | 77 | 99.2 | 83 | 80.5 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 85.5 | 86.2 | 67.2 | 77.4 | 84.4 | 83.8 | 77.4 | 88 | 98.2 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.7 | 77.9 | 73.9 | 89.5 | 90.9 | 71.5 | 95.7 | 75.3 | 99.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Compare | 54.7 | 75 | 98.4 | 59.8 | 64.1 | 77 | 94.3 | 88 | 92.2 |
| Sony G Master SEL70200GM2 Compare | 98.1 | 90.8 | 33.5 | 33.1 | 87.1 | 83.8 | 79.4 | 94.8 | 80.5 |
Usage Scores
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