Sigma Art 35S963 60mm
Delivering a 120mm equivalent field of view, this 190g prime lens pairs an f/2.8 aperture with SLD glass for sharp subject isolation in a remarkably compact package. Its linear autofocus motor drives quick, quiet focusing, while the all-metal build quality defies its budget-friendly positioning. This lens is best for Micro Four Thirds portrait and street photographers who prioritize optical performance and portability over image stabilization.
Focal length 60mm
Aperture f/2.8
Mount Micro Four Thirds
Weight 425 g
af type Linear motor
lens type prime
65 Overall Score
Price $339
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong af (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong aperture (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong bokeh (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong social proof (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
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Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 60 |
| Focal Length Max | 60 |
| Coating | SLD |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | micro-four-thirds |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.9 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 46 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Linear motor |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 500 |
| Max Magnification | 1:7.2 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sigma Art 35S963 60mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR | Viltrox WCL-X100VI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 60mm | 17-28mm | 28-75mm | 12-60mm | 18mm | 9mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/16 | f/2.8 |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon Z | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Stabilization | false | false | false | true | false | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 425 | 450 | 540 | 320 | 370 | 130 |
| AF Type | Linear motor | Stepping Motor | VXD | linear motor | Linear motor | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime | wide-angle |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma Art 35S963 60mm | 98 | 83.5 | 59.4 | 55.8 | 40.4 | 85.8 | 33.6 | 65.7 | 38 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87 | 88.1 | 73.6 | 86.3 | 87 | 85.8 | 68.1 | 64.6 | 38 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 54.6 | 88.1 | 67.2 | 87.3 | 87.8 | 85.8 | 78.2 | 83.1 | 38 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98 | 88.1 | 83.1 | 50.4 | 90.2 | 85.8 | 93.1 | 63.5 | 83.2 |
| Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR Compare | 98 | 41.2 | 79.4 | 84.1 | 83.4 | 45.8 | 33.6 | 87.9 | 38 |
| Viltrox WCL-X100VI Compare | 54.6 | 83.5 | 92.7 | 99.2 | 3.6 | 85.8 | 33.6 | 87.9 | 83.2 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From $339
Newegg 2 offers From $339
Amazon 1 offer From $355
Price History
Usage Scores
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