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Sigma Contemporary 35mm f/2 DG 35mm

★★☆☆☆ 2.0 (9)

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
Sigma Contemporary 35mm f/2 DG 35mm lens
68 Overall Score
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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)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Happy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviews

Based on 4 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

AF 54.6
Bokeh 93.3
Build 82.9
Macro 75.7
Optical 71.5
Aperture 91.6
Versatility 33.6
Social Proof 6.7
Stabilization 38

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 Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Sony G SELP28135G.SYX Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR
Focal Length 35mm 17-28mm 28-75mm 28-135mm 20-60mm 18mm
Max Aperture f/2 f/2.8 f/2.8 f/4 f/3.5 f/16
Mount L-Mount Nikon Z Sony E Sony E L-Mount Fujifilm X
Stabilization false false false true false false
Weather Sealed true true true true true true
Weight (g) 325 450 540 420 350 370
AF Type Autofocus Stepping Motor VXD SSM stepping motor Linear motor
Lens Type prime zoom zoom zoom zoom prime
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AFBokehBuildMacroOpticalApertureVersatilitySocial ProofStabilization
Sigma Contemporary 35mm f/2 DG 35mm 54.693.382.975.771.591.633.66.738
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare 8788.173.686.38785.868.164.638
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare 54.688.167.287.387.885.878.283.138
Sony G SELP28135G.SYX Compare 94.280.275.531.28769.992.450.292.8
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 Compare 8786.180.666.276.479.881.564.938
Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR Compare 9841.279.484.183.445.833.687.938

Price

Value & Pricing

From MX$19,185 1 offer across 1 retailer
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Price History

MX$19,180 MX$19,190 MX$19,200 MX$19,210 MX$19,220 May 4Jul 19 MX$19,185

Usage Scores

Macro (69.5)Overall (68.4)Budget (59.6)Street (72.4)Travel (51.4)Portrait (82.5)Landscape (60.5)Professional (79.8)Video Cinema (69.1)Wildlife Sports (59.1)

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