Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG II Art Lens (L-Mount)

Overview

The Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG II Art Lens (L-Mount) is a refined second-generation wide-angle prime that delivers higher optical performance in a noticeably smaller and lighter body. Designed for full-frame L-Mount mirrorless cameras, it combines advanced optics, fast autofocus, and intuitive handling in a compact, professional-grade design.

With its versatile 35mm focal length and bright f/1.4 aperture, this lens excels across landscapes, portraits, street photography, and video—offering exceptional sharpness, smooth bokeh, and confident low-light performance.

Core Features

• Full-frame 35mm prime with bright f/1.4 aperture for shallow depth of field and low-light shooting.
• Redesigned optical construction with four aspherical and two SLD elements for enhanced clarity and reduced aberrations.
• Advanced Amorphous Coating minimises flare and ghosting for strong contrast and accurate colour.
• Dual HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) motors deliver fast, precise autofocus and reliable tracking.
• Floating focus system maintains consistent sharpness from 28 cm to infinity.
• Manual aperture ring with de-click function for smooth, silent exposure transitions in video.
• Dust- and splash-resistant construction with water- and oil-repellent front element coating.

Image Quality & Optical Design

Versatile 35mm Perspective

The classic 35mm focal length provides a natural wide-angle field of view ideal for environmental portraits, documentary work, and landscapes. The fast f/1.4 aperture enables confident low-light shooting and beautiful subject separation with smooth background blur.

High-Resolution Optics

A completely redesigned 15-element, 12-group optical layout incorporates four aspherical and two SLD elements to suppress distortion and chromatic aberrations. The result is crisp detail, accurate colour, and clean, natural bokeh supported by an 11-blade rounded diaphragm.

Advanced Coating Performance

The newly developed Advanced Amorphous Coating significantly reduces flare and reflections, maintaining contrast and colour fidelity even in challenging backlit scenes.

Autofocus & Video Performance

Dual HLA Autofocus System

Dual high-thrust HLA motors provide quick focus acquisition and responsive subject tracking for both still photography and video applications.

Floating Focus & Reduced Breathing

A floating focus system preserves sharpness across the focusing range from 28 cm to infinity, while the optimised optical design minimises focus breathing for more natural-looking focus transitions during video recording.

Design & Handling

Compact and Durable Construction

Measuring approximately 9.4 cm in length and weighing about 530 g, this version is 14% smaller and 20% lighter than its predecessor. Dust- and splash-resistant sealing enhances reliability, while the coated front element resists water and oil for easier cleaning.

Professional Control Layout

A manual aperture ring allows direct exposure control and can be de-clicked for silent operation. Two AFL buttons and a focus mode switch provide intuitive control, and the included locking petal hood ensures secure attachment during active shooting.