Sigma Art 35mm f/1.4 DG DN 35mm
The f/1.4 aperture and 15-element optical stack with two SLD, one ELD, one FLD, and two aspherical elements ensure high sharpness and contrast at all settings. Its weather-sealed construction, 67mm filter thread, and de-clickable aperture ring add versatility for both photo and video work. This lens is best for studio portrait and macro photographers who need the 11.8-inch minimum focus and smooth backgrounds from the 11-blade diaphragm.
Focal length 35mm
Aperture f/16
Mount L-Mount
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 645 g
af type Autofocus
lens type prime
56 Overall Score
Price $869
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong optical (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong macro (67th percentile) 67th
Cons
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
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 and Resistance Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 |
Build
| Mount | L-Mount |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.6 kg / 1.4 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 300 |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.4 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sigma Art 35mm f/1.4 DG DN 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/16 | 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) | 645 | 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 Art 35mm f/1.4 DG DN 35mm | 54.7 | 52.8 | 54.7 | 67.3 | 88.9 | 49.5 | 34 | 63 | 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 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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