Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN | Art
Launch MSRP
$899- Weight
- 640g
- Filter
- ⌀67mm
- Min focus
- 0.30m
- Max mag.
- 0.18×
- Formula
- 15E / 11G
- Released
- 2021
Specification sheet
Optical construction
- 1x FLD
- 1x ELD
- 2x SLD
- 2x Aspherical
- Water & Oil Repellent Coating
- Aperture range
- f/1.4 — f/16
Physical & ergonomics
- Weight
- 640g
- ⌀ × length
- 75.5 × 111.5mm
- Filter
- ⌀67mm
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- Yes · de-click
Autofocus actuator
- Stabilisation
- Body IBIS
- Teleconverter
- Not supported
- AF speed score
- 8.2 / 10
Close-up performance
- Min focus distance
- 0.30m
- Max magnification
- 0.18× (1:5.4)
Optical character
Sigma redesigned the 35/1.4 for mirrorless and got a lens that is sharp across the frame from f/1.4. Its FLD, ELD and SLD glass keeps longitudinal colour fringing low, and it costs about half as much as first-party equivalents.
It renders crisply but not clinically. The 11-blade aperture gives round highlights, and the 0.30m close focus allows tight environmental compositions. The aperture ring has click and lock switches, and the build feels like a much more expensive lens.
Reviewer consensus
Reviewers consistently call it one of the best value fast 35s for Sony E. Resolution wide open is close to the FE 35mm F1.4 GM, and coma control suits astrophotography well.
The criticisms are that it is noticeably larger and heavier than the Sony GM (640g against 524g) and that the stepping-motor AF, while quick and quiet, is a step behind Sony's XD linear motors on fast-moving subjects.
Owner sentiment
Owners describe it as a "lives on the camera" lens for documentary and travel work, and many say it convinced them not to buy the GM. The tactile aperture ring with lock switch is popular.
Complaints mention size on compact bodies, a long hood, and occasional focus hunting in very dim light. Sigma's USB dock compatibility and firmware updates through the camera are seen as positives.
Strengths, weaknesses & performance
Strengths
- +Sharp wide open across the frame
- +Low longitudinal CA (FLD/ELD/SLD glass)
- +Excellent value for an f/1.4 Art prime
- +Aperture ring with click & lock switches
- +Dust and splash resistant
Weaknesses
- −Larger and heavier than Sony's 35mm GM
- −AF a touch slower for action
- −Some vignetting at f/1.4
Six-axis rating
- Sharpness
- 9.1
- Bokeh Rendering
- 8.6
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.2
- Flare Resistance
- 8.3
- Build / Sealing
- 8.8
- Value / Size
- 9.0
Editorial 0–10 ratings synthesised from published reviews.
Technical specifications
| Mount | Sony E (FE) · full frame |
|---|---|
| Focal length | 35mm |
| Category | Wide |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.4 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 |
| Construction | 15 elements in 11 groups |
| Special elements | 1x FLD · 1x ELD · 2x SLD · 2x Aspherical · Water & Oil Repellent Coating |
| Aperture blades | 11 |
| Focus type | Autofocus |
|---|---|
| Drive | Stepping Motor |
| Minimum focus | 0.30m |
| Max magnification | 0.18× |
| Stabilisation | None (uses body IBIS) |
| Teleconverters | Not supported |
| Weight | 640g |
|---|---|
| Diameter × length | 75.5 × 111.5mm |
| Filter thread | ⌀67mm |
| Weather sealing | Yes |
| Aperture ring | Yes |
| De-clickable aperture | Yes |
| Release year | 2021 |
| Launch MSRP | $899 USD |
Sources
Specifications
- sigma-global.com/en/lenses/a021_35_14/
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