Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG II Art Lens (Sony E)

Overview

The Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG II Art Lens (Sony E) is a second-generation wide-angle prime offering higher optical performance in a smaller, lighter body. Designed for full-frame Sony E-mount cameras, it delivers fast autofocus, advanced optics, and intuitive handling in a compact professional design.

Its versatile 35mm focal length and bright f/1.4 aperture make it ideal for landscapes, portraits, street photography, and video, providing sharp images, smooth bokeh, and confident low-light performance.

Core Features

• Full-frame 35mm prime with f/1.4 maximum aperture for shallow depth of field and low-light shooting.
• Redesigned optical construction with four aspherical and two SLD elements for improved sharpness and reduced aberrations.
• Advanced Amorphous Coating minimises flare and ghosting for strong contrast and accurate colour.
• Dual HLA motors provide fast, precise autofocus and reliable subject 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 35mm focal length provides a natural wide-angle view suitable for environmental portraits, street photography, and landscapes. The fast f/1.4 aperture supports low-light shooting and smooth background separation.

High-Resolution Optics

The 15-element, 12-group optical layout includes four aspherical and two SLD elements, suppressing distortion and chromatic aberration. An 11-blade rounded diaphragm ensures smooth, clean bokeh and natural image transitions.

Advanced Coating Performance

The Advanced Amorphous Coating significantly reduces flare and reflections for strong contrast and faithful colour reproduction, even in backlit situations.

Autofocus & Video Performance

Dual HLA Autofocus System

High-thrust dual HLA motors provide fast, accurate autofocus and responsive tracking for both stills and video.

Floating Focus & Reduced Breathing

Floating focus maintains sharpness across the range from 28 cm to infinity, while reduced focus breathing ensures natural-looking focus pulls in video recording.

Design & Handling

Compact and Durable Construction

Measuring approximately 9.6 cm in length and weighing 525 g, this lens is 14% smaller and 20% lighter than the previous generation. Dust- and splash-resistant seals and a water- and oil-repellent front element improve reliability and ease of cleaning.

Professional Control Layout

The 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 handling, and the included locking petal hood ensures secure attachment during active shooting.