Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG II | Art
Launch MSRP
$1,059- Weight
- 525g
- Filter
- ⌀67mm
- Min focus
- 0.28m
- Max mag.
- 0.18×
- Formula
- 15E / 12G
- Released
- 2026
Specification sheet
Optical construction
- 2x SLD
- 4x Aspherical
- AAC (Advanced Amorphous Coating)
- Water & Oil Repellent Coating
- Aperture range
- f/1.4 — f/16
Physical & ergonomics
- Weight
- 525g
- ⌀ × length
- 73.0 × 96.0mm
- Filter
- ⌀67mm
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- Yes · de-click
Autofocus actuator
- Stabilisation
- Body IBIS
- Teleconverter
- Not supported
- AF speed score
- 9.0 / 10
Close-up performance
- Min focus distance
- 0.28m
- Max magnification
- 0.18× (1:5.4)
Optical character
The 35mm F1.4 DG II is a full redesign of Sigma's mirrorless 35/1.4. It is 115g lighter and 15mm shorter than the DG DN it replaces, at 525g, and uses a new 15-element formula with four aspherical and two SLD elements, aimed at corner-to-corner resolution from f/1.4 and low colour fringing in and out of focus.
It uses Sigma's newly developed AAC (Advanced Amorphous Coating) against flare and ghosting. Two HLA linear motors replace the stepping motor, focus breathing is suppressed for video, and handling adds two AFL buttons, an aperture ring with click and lock switches, and full dust and splash sealing.
Reviewer consensus
Professional testing was still limited at the time of writing. First impressions point to very high resolution across the frame wide open and well-controlled longitudinal colour fringing, in line with Sigma's MTF charts, and dual-HLA AF that is fast and quiet enough for tracking and video.
The main point raised is that it now matches Sony's FE 35mm F1.4 GM on size and weight while costing less. Expect vignetting wide open that profiles correct, and smaller but real gains for owners of the first DG DN version. This section will be updated as full lab reviews appear.
Owner sentiment
Early owners praise the compact size compared with the previous Art 35, the quiet linear-motor AF, and the dual AFL buttons for portrait and vertical shooting. Many see it as the default fast 35 for Sony E at its price.
Because it is new, long-term feedback is limited. Early comments include the price rise over the outgoing model and questions about whether it is worth upgrading from the DG DN version.
Strengths, weaknesses & performance
Strengths
- +Compact and light for an f/1.4 Art (525g)
- +Sharp across the frame from f/1.4
- +Fast, quiet dual HLA autofocus
- +AAC coating for flare resistance
- +Two AFL buttons, click and lock switches
Weaknesses
- −Pricier than the DG DN it replaces
- −Vignetting wide open
- −Limited long-term user feedback so far
Six-axis rating
- Sharpness
- 9.4
- Bokeh Rendering
- 8.9
- Autofocus Speed
- 9.0
- Flare Resistance
- 8.8
- Build / Sealing
- 9.0
- Value / Size
- 8.8
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 12 groups |
| Special elements | 2x SLD · 4x Aspherical · AAC (Advanced Amorphous Coating) · Water & Oil Repellent Coating |
| Aperture blades | 11 |
| Focus type | Autofocus |
|---|---|
| Drive | Dual HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) |
| Minimum focus | 0.28m |
| Max magnification | 0.18× |
| Stabilisation | None (uses body IBIS) |
| Teleconverters | Not supported |
| Weight | 525g |
|---|---|
| Diameter × length | 73.0 × 96.0mm |
| Filter thread | ⌀67mm |
| Weather sealing | Yes |
| Aperture ring | Yes |
| De-clickable aperture | Yes |
| Release year | 2026 |
| Launch MSRP | $1,059 USD |
Sources
Specifications
- sigma-global.com/en/lenses/a026_35_14/
- sigmaphoto.com/35mm-f1-4-dg-ii-a
- amateurphotographer.com/review/sigma-35mm-f1-4-dg-il-art-review/
Similar focal length alternatives
- VS35mm F1.4 DG II | Art vs 35mm F1.4
- VS35mm F1.4 DG II | Art vs 35mm F1.4 Mark II FF
- VS35mm F1.4 DG II | Art vs 35mm F1.4 Mark III
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