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Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art II

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art II

Sigma · Prime Lens · 2026

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Synthesized from 50 reviewer sources · Last updated 2026-06-19

What reviewers agree on

Across 50 sources, optical performance draws the most discussion: 249 claims, 71% positive. Reviewers are most positive about bokeh (71% of 95 claims). The most criticism lands on filter thread, where 24% of 46 claims are negative. Opinion is split on mount compatibility (41 positive vs 55 negative claims). On optical performance, 86% of the 44 sources covering it point the same direction.

Key Axes

Optical Performance
176 pos · 34 neu · 39 neg
“Sigma's rigorous Art line standards ensure outstanding resolution across the entire frame, even at maximum aperture.” — Sigma Art35mm F1
Build Quality
38 pos · 8 neu · 18 neg
“Designed for comfortable shooting of both stills and video A long-lasting, reliable tool for photographic expression By assembling high-precision parts made of aluminum, TSC 1 , and other materials, the lens achieves the high level of rigidity, durability, and build quality expected of the Art line…” — Rss The Digital Picture Bryan Carn Ultrasharp
Mount Compatibility
41 pos · 66 neu · 55 neg
“The Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG II has a metal lens mount.” — Rss Amateur Photographer
Price & Value
32 pos · 21 neu · 22 neg
“Jump To: Specifications Price & Availability Design & Handling Performance Sample Images Lab results Verdict Alternatives Let’s turn the clock back to 2012.” — Rss Digital Camera World
Weight & Portability
17 pos · 12 neu · 17 neg
“It's compact and lightweight, delivers on the optical quality and it's comfortable in both stills and video.” — Adorama Street Captures Through A Prime

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Distortion
18 pos · 2 neu · 22 neg
“I'm glad to say that Sigma have bucked the common trends nowadays and actually bothered to optically correct distortion.” — Christopher Frost
Vignetting
42 pos · 5 neu · 42 neg
“There's some vignetting at F1.4, but it clears up quickly by F4.” — Farrukh Pitafi
Chromatic Aberration
20 pos · 7 neu · 30 neg
“Looking at the bokeh balls, they get a bit cat-eye-ish towards the edges, but there's no color fringing.” — Dirksfocus
Coma
25 pos · 5 neu · 14 neg
“As we move off towards edge of the frame, yeah, there's a little bit of coma smear, but it's really quite minimal.” — Dustin Abbott
Bokeh
67 pos · 5 neu · 23 neg
“The nineblade aperture and constant f1.4 allow it to excel in any lighting condition And, despite being on the wide end, it can still let your subject stand out with rich bokeh, but also provide edgetoedge sharpness when you need it.” — Competitive Cameras The New
Color Rendition
14 pos · 0 neu · 4 neg
“All in all, however, from an optical standpoint, you can't really complain about anything with this lens, And I also prefer the color rendition of these Sigma lenses compared to the Sony G Master ones, But that is more of a personal preference than an objective fact.” — Luca Petralia Photography
Filter Thread
4 pos · 31 neu · 11 neg
“We have a lens hood And the front filter size of this lens is 67 mm.” — Dirksfocus
Dimensions
21 pos · 20 neu · 16 neg
“And so what we do have is a lens that is 73 mm in diameter, or 2.9 in.” — Dustin Abbott
Handling
48 pos · 5 neu · 20 neg
“My SL3 kept asking "What about me" And I have to say, in addition to all of the features found in our other grips, the Helium SL3 makes a great camera feel even more comfortable when using heavier lenses like the 24-90 Vario or the smaller but still girthy 50mm Noctilux or, come to think of it…” — Three Blind Men And An Elephant
AF Noise
19 pos · 1 neu · 10 neg
“It's nice to see that they're for sports, action, street photography, you're going to have that quick and silent focusing.” — Petapixel Chris And Jordan

Sources (50)

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