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Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art II
Sigma · Prime Lens · 2026
What do reviewers say about the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art II?
As of August 2026, among the 18 reviews we compiled, mount compatibility drew the most discussion: 133 claims from 16 of them, which we read as 19% positive, 77% neutral, 4% negative.
Synthesized from 18 reviewer sources for Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art II. Optical performance draws the most discussion: 68 positive, 11 neutral, and 10 negative across 89 sentiment markers. The most criticism lands on filter thread: 13% positive, 62% neutral, 25% negative across 16 claims. Coverage of dimensions is mostly neutral: 35% positive, 62% neutral, 3% negative across 29 claims.
What are the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art II specifications?
Weight GL-Mount: 530g / 18.7oz. Sony E-mount: 525g / 18.5oz.
Dimensions MmL-Mount: φ73.0mm x 94.0mm / φ2.9in. x 3.7in. Sony E-mount: φ73.0mm x 96.0mm / φ2.9in. x 3.8in. *The length of a lens is measured from the front of the lens to its mount
MountL-Mount,Sony E-mount
CoverageFull-frame [DG]
Min ApertureF16
Optical Construction15 elements in 12 groups (2 SLD, 4 aspherical elements)
Angle Of View DegL-Mount: 63.4° Sony E-mount: 63.4°
Min Focus Distance Cm28cm / 11.1in.
Max Magnification1:5.4
Diaphragm Blades11 (rounded diaphragm)
Filter Thread Mmφ67mm
Focal Length Mm35 mm
Max Aperturef/1.4
specs: manufacturer · designation
What do reviewers praise and criticize?
Optical Performance
68 pos · 11 neu · 10 neg
“Sigmaâs rigorous Art line standards ensure outstanding resolution across the entire frame, even at maximum aperture.” — Sigma Sigma 35mm
Mount Compatibility
26 pos · 102 neu · 5 neg
“The Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG II has a metal lens mount.” — Rss Amateur Photographer
Price & Value
15 pos · 8 neu · 2 neg
“Search Digital Camera World Cameras Accessories Tech How To Reviews Buying Guides Magazines Bokeh Face Podcast The Photography & Video Show Digital Camera Australian Camera Australian ProPhoto About Us Jump To: Specifications Price & Availability Design & Handling Performance Sample Images Lab…” — Rss Digital Camera World
Weight & Portability
18 pos · 5 neu · 5 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
More detail — 10 additional axes
Distortion
7 pos · 2 neu · 1 neg
“I'm glad to say that Sigma have bucked the common trends nowadays and actually bothered to optically correct distortion here.” — Christopher Frost
Vignetting
16 pos · 9 neu · 4 neg
“To get rid of the vignetting, we have to stop it down to F 2.8.” — Dirksfocus
Chromatic Aberration
19 pos · 6 neu · 1 neg
“At F1.4, you will notice a slight amount of longitudinal chromatic aberration.” — Farrukh Pitafi
Coma
9 pos · 4 neu · 1 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
23 pos · 3 neu · 1 neg
“And 11 aperture blades, you're going to get rounder bokeh, right?” — Tony Chelsea Northrup The Hype Is Real Sigmas
Color Rendition
8 pos · 0 neu · 1 neg
“Beautiful separation from the background, a nice color pop, and nice clarity.” — Jared Polin
Filter Thread
2 pos · 10 neu · 4 neg
“It still has all the buttons and switches, a lockable and de-clickable iris ring, function button and an AF/MF switch and it has the same 67 millimeter front filter diameter.” — Gerald Undone My New Favorite
Dimensions
10 pos · 18 neu · 1 neg
Handling
14 pos · 5 neu · 2 neg
AF Noise
10 pos · 1 neu · 2 neg
Which reviews is this based on? (18)
Every claim above traces to these original reviews. We don't write opinions — we synthesize theirs.
📹 Pro Reviews (17)
- Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG II Art review - why this is Sigma's best 35mm lens yet Damien Demolder
- Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG II Art review: a revamped lens with an impeccable heritage behind it Matthew Richards
- Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Mark II Review Fstoppers
- Ultrasharp Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG II Art Lens Just Announced, Lab Test Results The-Digital-Picture (Bryan Carnathan)
- Street Captures Through a Prime - Sigma 35mm f1.4 DG II Art with Fernando Martinez Adorama
- Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG II 'Art' lens review Christopher Frost
- Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG II Art - Sharpest Lens - L & E Mount DirksFocus
- Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG II | ART Review: Sigma's Best 35mm Ever? Dustin Abbott
- Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG II Art Review | 35mm Done Right Farrukh Pitafi
- My New Favorite Lens! – Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG II Art Gerald Undone
- SIGMA 35mm f1.4 II Art Lens REVIEW: is CHEAPER Actually BETTER??? (vs Sony 35 f1.4 GM) Jared Polin
- Sigma ART 35mm F1.4 DG II Review - Is It Too Perfect? Luca Petralia Photography
- Features - Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG II | Art SIGMA
- Why This SIGMA 35mm Refresh Is Better Than Expected TheCameraStoreTV
- Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG II: NEW BENCHMARK Three Blind Men and An Elephant
- The Hype is REAL: Sigma's 35mm f/1.4 hits the mark Tony & Chelsea Northrup
- I'm Torn Between These Two Apertures... Sigma 35mm f1.2 DG II Art vs Sigma 35mm f1.4 DG II Art Your Filmmaker