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.
About This Lens
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
- Max aperture 16
- Mount L-Mount
- Weather sealed
- Weight g 645
- Af type Autofocus
- Lens type prime
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong optical (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong macro (67th percentile) 67th
Cons
- Below average versatility (34th percentile) 34th
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 | 16 |
| Min Aperture | 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 | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Canon L-series RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM | Sony FE SEL50150GM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 35mm | 18-300mm | 28-400mm | 28-200mm | 24-70mm | 50-150mm |
| Max Aperture | 16 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/4 | 2.8 | 2 |
| Mount | L-Mount | Fuji X | Nikon Z | L-Mount | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | true | false | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 645 | 92 | 726 | 413 | 805 | 1340 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | VXD linear motor | STM | Autofocus | Nano USM | Linear motor |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | macro | zoom | 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 | 54.4 | 52.2 | 55.7 | 66.9 | 89.5 | 49 | 34.2 | 54.6 | 35.9 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.3 | 74.2 | 96.4 | 87.7 | 74.8 | 76.4 | 99.2 | 68.1 | 81.2 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.8 | 77.2 | 51.5 | 81.3 | 97.1 | 70.7 | 98.9 | 74.1 | 98.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.4 | 77.2 | 74.2 | 70.8 | 91.3 | 70.7 | 95.6 | 89.4 | 99.5 |
| Canon L-series RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM Compare | 94.6 | 85.7 | 45.4 | 44 | 95.5 | 83.2 | 80.7 | 89.4 | 96.4 |
| Sony FE SEL50150GM Compare | 98.3 | 94.8 | 18 | 66.9 | 87.9 | 89.6 | 82.1 | 89.4 | 35.9 |
Usage Scores
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