Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens For Sony E

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens For Sony E Summary

Sigma is constantly evolving its lens offerings and this updated 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens for Sony E-mount cameras arrives nine years after its acclaimed predecessor. This new prime has been redesigned from the ground up to be smaller and lighter and deliver even better results with the latest optical technology. Art series lenses promise the best image quality with fastest apertures and Sigma has continued in this vein with a bright f/1.4 aperture and an optical design laced with special glass elements. 35mm is a favoured focal width with all levels of photographers and videographers thanks to being so versatile, well suited to subjects as diverse as street photography, travel, landscape, weddings and portraits. Videographers have been taken into consideration with the updated 35mm Art lens with the inclusion of a de-clickable aperture ring, a smooth manual focus ring and silent AF stepping motor.

Features at a glance

• Smaller and lighter than the original 35mm Art lens weighing 645g at 75.5x109.5mm
• 11 rounded diaphragm aperture blades
• Stepping motor for faster, more responsive and silent AF
• Lockable and de-clickable aperture ring
• Dust and splash proof structure with water and oil repellent coating on front element
• 15 elements in 11 groups, with 1 FLD, 1 ELD, 2 SLD and 2 aspherical elements

The inclusion of a fast, silent stepping motor in Sigma’s 35mm f/1.4 Art prime lens is designed to make the most of Sony’s incredibly successful phase detect AF system with Face and Eye detect working seamlessly.

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens For Sony E in More Detail

Impeccable results from Art Series optics

The 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens delivers results which are consistently sharp, detailed and well controlled thanks to the optical design. This includes two Special Low Dispersion (SLD) elements, an Extraordinary Low Dispersion (ELD) element, an ‘F’ Low Dispersion (FLD) element and two aspherical elements. Users with compatible cameras will also benefit from this model being compatible with lens-based optical correction.

The 35mm Art lens is able to control sagittal coma flare extremely well even when shooting wide open. This stops bright points of light from flaring out near the edges of the frame, particularly appealing to night sky photographers. Those who shoot into backlit conditions benefit from anti-ghosting and anti-flare technology found on the best Sigma lenses which maintains high contrast and reduces excessive flare.

Weather resistance

Weather sealing often differentiates lenses aimed at professionals and Sigma has comprehensively incorporated a dust and splash proof structure with sealing on buttons and along joins between parts as well as a rubber gasket around the mount. There’s also a water and oil repellent coating on the front element ensuring photographers can rely on this lens in any conditions.

Professional controls

Lenses have to keep up with the advancement of camera technology and this updated 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art lens does just that with numerous features assisting a versatile and professional workflow.

Controls include a focus mode switch and DMF, AF+MF, lens or camera controlled aperture ring with lock and de-click features and a customisable AFL button.

This lens is also available as the 35mm f/1.4 Art for L-Mount users.

What’s in the box

• 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens For Sony E
• Petal type hood with lock (LH728-01)
• case

Optional Accessories

• Sigma 67mm WR UV Filter - protect the front element and reduce UV light
• Sigma 67mm WR circular polariser - a circular polariser is often used for outdoor photography and will enhance blue skies and reduce glare from wet surfaces

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens For Sony E Specifications

Specifications