Sigma Art 35mm f/1.4 DG DN 35mm
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.
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)
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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 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 | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma Art 35mm f/1.4 DG DN 35mm | 54.5 | 52.8 | 99 | 66.9 | 89.3 | 49.5 | 34.2 | 88 | 36 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.3 | 74.9 | 96.6 | 87.7 | 74.6 | 76.9 | 99.2 | 83.1 | 81.3 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.9 | 77.8 | 51.6 | 81.3 | 97 | 71.2 | 98.9 | 83.1 | 98.3 |
| Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle Compare | 86.9 | 96.6 | 42.1 | 89.4 | 82.6 | 96.4 | 34.2 | 74 | 81.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.5 | 77.8 | 74.5 | 70.8 | 91.2 | 71.2 | 95.6 | 62.2 | 99.5 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.9 | 74.9 | 47.3 | 33.2 | 80.1 | 76.9 | 96 | 78 | 92.6 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Best Buy 4 offers From $500
Newegg 12 offers From $635
Amazon 1 offers From $1,000
Price History
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