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Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG II Art
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Sigma · f/1.4 · Sony E mount

Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG II Art

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KEY FACTS
BrandSigma
Release Year2026
Production StatusIn Production
VersionII
Pro BrandingArt
What We Like
+Compact and lightweight design—14% shorter and 20% lighter than predecessor, directly competing with Sony 35mm F1.4 GM
+Exceptional optical performance with sharp rendering across entire frame at F1.4, featuring 4 aspherical and 2 SLD elements
+Advanced Dual HLA autofocus system provides fast, quiet, and confident focusing with minimal focus breathing for video
+Outstanding build quality with premium materials, weather sealing, and professional Art line controls
+Improved flare resistance and color control via new AAC coating, minimizing ghosting and chromatic aberration
+Excellent value at $1,059 USD—approximately $550 less than Sony's equivalent G Master lens
Worth Knowing
−Limited mount availability—only Sony E-mount and L-Mount, no RF or Z-mount versions yet
−Strong vignetting at F1.4 that requires stopping down or in-camera correction
−Minor color fringing visible in extreme high-contrast situations, though improvements made over predecessor
−May be considered optically incremental compared to predecessor for users not prioritizing compact form factor

General

Brand
Sigma
Release Year
2026
Production Status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Version
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The iteration or release number of a particular lens model.
II
Pro Branding
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Specific branding codes used for professional-tier lenses.
Art
Lens Mount
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The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Sony E
System
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Indicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to.
Sony E
Maximum Format
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Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
Full Frame
Read our notes on general
Sigma released the 35mm F1.4 DG II Art in 2025 as a significant update to their mirrorless flagship prime. The lens cuts length by approximately 14% and reduces weight by approximately 20%, while featuring a completely redesigned 15-element, 12-group construction with four aspherical elements and two SLD elements. With dual HLA autofocus motors, it enhances focus speed and precision, appealing to both photographers and videographers, and delivers excellent optical quality with sharpness across the frame, low distortion, and improved flare resistance.

Physical

Front Filter Size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
67 mm

Optics

Focal Range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
35 mm
Aperture Range
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Largest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end)
1.4
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
11020
Zoom Lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
No
Closest Focusing Distance
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Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
28 cm01500
Autofocus Mode
Yes

Features

Weather Sealing
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Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
Yes