Sigma Art 35mm f/1.2 DG II 30mm

★★★★★ 4.7 (20)

The f/1.2 maximum aperture combined with an HLA-driven high-speed AF motor delivers exceptional subject separation and reliable focus in low light. Its optical design, featuring 4 aspherical elements and an 11-blade diaphragm, produces smooth bokeh while the dust- and splash-resistant construction ensures durability in challenging conditions. This lens is best for professional portrait and wedding photographers who need a fast, weather-sealed 35mm prime with expressive rendering.

Focal length 35mm
Aperture f/16
Mount L-Mount
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 755 g
af type HLA-Driven High-Speed AF Motor
lens type prime
Sigma Art 35mm f/1.2 DG II 30mm lens
59 Overall Score
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong optical (93rd percentile) 93rd
  • Strong macro (71st percentile) 71st

Cons

  • Below average versatility (34th percentile)

What owners think

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Owner sentiment has improved over time
1★2★3★4★5★Q4 '19: 3.0★ · 2 reviewsQ2 '24: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ1 '25: 3.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '26: 5.0★ · 2 reviews (approx. date)213212162Q4 '19Q1 '20Q4 '20Q1 '21Q2 '21Q2 '24Q1 '25Q4 '25Q2 '26
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The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

AF 54.7
Bokeh 52.8
Build 46.7
Macro 71.4
Optical 93.4
Aperture 49.5
Versatility 34
Social Proof 49.1
Stabilization 35.6

Specifications

Full Specifications

Optics

Type Prime
Focal Length Min 35
Focal Length Max 35
Elements 17
Groups 13
Aspherical Elements 4
ED Elements 1
Coating Water- & Oil-Repellent Coating

Aperture

Max Aperture f/16
Min Aperture f/1.2
Constant Yes
Diaphragm Blades 11

Build

Mount L-Mount
Format full-frame
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 0.8 kg / 1.7 lbs
Filter Thread 72

AF & Stabilization

AF Type HLA-Driven High-Speed AF Motor
Stabilization No

Focus

Min Focus Distance 280
Max Magnification 1:5.3

vs Competition

Spec Sigma Art 35mm f/1.2 DG II 30mm Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Tamron Di III-A 17-70mm f/2.8 VC RXD Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Nikon NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO
Focal Length 35mm 28-200mm 17-70mm 50-140mm 24-70mm 90mm
Max Aperture f/16 f/4 f/2.8 f/2.8 f/2.8 f/3.5
Mount L-Mount L-Mount Fujifilm X Fujifilm X Nikon F Micro Four Thirds
Stabilization false true true true true true
Weather Sealed true true true true true true
Weight (g) 755 413 544 995 1070 453
AF Type HLA-Driven High-Speed AF Motor Autofocus RXD Triple Linear Motor AF-S Autofocus
Lens Type prime macro zoom zoom zoom macro
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AFBokehBuildMacroOpticalApertureVersatilitySocial ProofStabilization
Sigma Art 35mm f/1.2 DG II 30mm 54.752.846.771.493.449.53449.135.6
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare 54.777.973.989.590.971.595.775.399.4
Tamron Di III-A 17-70mm f/2.8 VC RXD Compare 54.786.26484.389.983.889.88380.5
Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Compare 98.181.435.216.998.383.878.78896.3
Nikon NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR Compare 54.786.232.459.497.683.880.78392.2
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO Compare 54.77570.791.876.3773462.999.7

Price

Value & Pricing

From ¥344,155 1 offer across 1 retailer
Amazon.co.jp 1 offer From ¥344,155

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Usage Scores

Macro (66.5)Overall (59)Budget (52)Street (52)Travel (42.9)Portrait (57.4)Landscape (61.5)Professional (62.8)Video Cinema (52.9)Wildlife Sports (52.1)

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