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Sigma Art 35mm f/1.4 DG DN 35mm

★★★★★ 4.7 (873)

Its fast f/1.4 aperture and 13-element, 11-group optical design—with four aspherical and two ED elements—deliver exceptional sharpness and contrast wide open. The weather-sealed, all-metal barrel and 9-blade diaphragm provide reliable durability and smooth out-of-focus rendering. Ideal for portrait photographers and professionals needing a versatile, low-light 35mm prime with strong subject isolation.

Focal length 35mm
Aperture 16
Mount Sony E
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 85 g
af type HSM
lens type prime
Sigma Art 35mm f/1.4 DG DN 35mm lens
75 Overall Score
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong build (99th percentile) 99th
  • Strong optical (89th percentile) 89th
  • Strong social proof (88th percentile) 88th
  • Strong macro (67th percentile) 67th

Cons

  • Below average versatility (34th percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Owner sentiment has improved over time
1★2★3★4★5★Q3 '19: 4.6★ · 9 reviewsQ4 '19: 4.9★ · 16 reviewsQ1 '20: 4.8★ · 14 reviewsQ2 '20: 5.0★ · 4 reviewsQ3 '20: 4.5★ · 17 reviewsQ4 '20: 4.7★ · 12 reviewsQ1 '21: 5.0★ · 6 reviewsQ2 '21: 5.0★ · 9 reviewsQ3 '21: 5.0★ · 5 reviewsQ4 '21: 4.9★ · 10 reviewsQ1 '22: 5.0★ · 6 reviewsQ2 '22: 5.0★ · 6 reviewsQ3 '22: 5.0★ · 3 reviewsQ4 '22: 3.9★ · 4 reviewsQ1 '23: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '25: 5.0★ · 3 reviews9161441712695106634111232Q3 '19Q1 '20Q3 '20Q1 '21Q3 '21Q1 '22Q3 '22Q1 '23Q4 '24Q2 '25Q4 '25
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Based on 131 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

AF 54.5
Bokeh 52.8
Build 99
Macro 66.9
Optical 89.3
Aperture 49.5
Versatility 34.2
Social Proof 88
Stabilization 36

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 Coating

Aperture

Max Aperture 16
Min Aperture 1.4
Constant Yes
Diaphragm Blades 11

Build

Mount Sony E
Format full-frame
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 0.1 kg / 0.2 lbs
Filter Thread 67

AF & Stabilization

AF Type HSM
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 Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Focal Length 35mm 18-300mm 28-400mm 13mm 28-200mm 18-135mm
Max Aperture 16 f/3.5 f/4 f/1.4 f/4 f/3.5
Mount Sony E Fuji X Nikon Z Sony E L-Mount Canon EF-S
Stabilization false true true true true true
Weather Sealed true false true false true false
Weight (g) 85 92 726 415 413 515
AF Type HSM VXD linear motor STM STM Autofocus STM
Lens Type prime zoom zoom Wide-Angle macro zoom
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AfBokehBuildMacroOpticalApertureVersatilitySocial ProofStabilization
Sigma Art 35mm f/1.4 DG DN 35mm 54.552.89966.989.349.534.28836
Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare 98.374.996.687.774.676.999.283.181.3
Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare 86.977.851.681.39771.298.983.198.3
Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle Compare 86.996.642.189.482.696.434.27481.3
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare 54.577.874.570.891.271.295.662.299.5
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare 86.974.947.333.280.176.9967892.6

Price

Value & Pricing

From $500 27 offers across 5 retailers

Price History

New Refurbished
$400 $600 $800 $1,000 $1,200 May 3May 10May 16May 27Jun 6Jun 14 $1,059

Usage Scores

Macro (74.2)Overall (74.5)Budget (66.2)Street (75.9)Travel (71.7)Portrait (63)Landscape (72.9)Professional (82.3)Video Cinema (68.8)Wildlife Sports (70.7)

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