Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG II Art
Sigma · 35 mm · f/1.4 · Art
Score Breakdown
Scores combine our editorial testing with published lab data.
80
SCORE /100
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 | |
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About This LensSigma 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. | |
| Brand | Sigma |
| Release Year | 2026 |
Production Status ⓘCurrent status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued). |  In Production |
Version ⓘThe iteration or release number of a particular lens model. | II |
Pro Branding ⓘSpecific branding codes used for professional-tier lenses. | Art |
Lens Mount ⓘ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. | Leica L |
System ⓘIndicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to. | Leica L |
Maximum Format ⓘLargest sensor size compatible with the lens. |  Full Frame |
Physical93/100 | |
| Lens Weight | 530 g |
Lens Diameter ⓘWidth of the lens at its widest point | 73 mm |
Lens Length ⓘHow long the lens is from front to back. | 94 mm |
Front Filter Compatible ⓘSome lenses are compatible with front filters, some are compatible with back filters and some are compatible with both. Front filters are usually more convenient to add and remove. |  Yes |
Front Filter Size ⓘDiameter of attachable filters. | 67 mm |
Optics89/100 | |
Focal Range ⓘShortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end ) | 35 mm |
Aperture Range ⓘLargest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end) | 1.4 |
| Focal Length Angle of View | 63.4° |
Flange Focal Distance ⓘDistance from lens mount to sensor. | 20 mm |
Diaphragm Type ⓘStructure and design of the aperture |  Automatic |
Blades ⓘNumber of diaphragm blades in aperture | 11020 |
Zoom Lens ⓘZoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups | No |
Closest Focusing Distance ⓘMinimum distance for a subject to be in focus. | 28 cm01500 |
Maximum Magnification ⓘLargest size a subject can be reproduced | 0.19x |
| Autofocus Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Focusing Ring |  Yes |
Features52/100 | |
Weather Sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |  Yes |
Fluorine Coating ⓘCoating to repel water and oil from lens elements. |  Yes |
| Built In Lens Hood | No |
| Lens Hood Type |  Petal |
Teleconverter ⓘA teleconverter (extender) is an extra piece of equipment that fits between the lens and the camera body to enhance magnification | No |
| Image Stabilization | No |
Construction69/100 | |
Elements ⓘLens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens. | 15 |
| Groups | 12 |
Aspherical Elements ⓘThe number of aspherical lens elements which can help correct aberrations such as spherical aberration. | 4 |
Bi Aspherical Elements ⓘElements with two non-spherical surfaces | 0 |
Low Dispersion ⓘElements that reduce chromatic aberration | 2 |
Super Low Dispersion ⓘAdvanced elements further reducing chromatic aberration | 0 |
CA Reduction ⓘBuilt-in features to reduce chromatic aberration | 2 |
Internal Focusing ⓘInternal Focusing means that the lens does not change in size during focusing, and the front element does not rotate. |  Yes |