The evolution of a classic
The SIGMA 35mm F1.4 DG DN | Art is the evolution of one of Sigma''s most iconic lenses—reimagined for full-frame mirrorless. With its versatile wide-standard focal length, fast F1.4 aperture, and exceptional optical performance, it is a natural choice for portraits, weddings, landscapes, street, travel and low-light photography.
The F1.4 aperture delivers beautiful subject separation and shallow depth-of-field, producing images with both technical precision and expressive character. As part of the Art series, it also pairs seamlessly with the 24mm, 50mm and 85mm F1.4 Art primes, creating a powerful set of professional lenses.
Outstanding build quality
Engineered to Art-line standards, the 35mm F1.4 DG DN combines premium materials, refined ergonomics, and robust durability.
The barrel is crafted from Thermally Stable Composite (TSC), a lightweight yet strong polycarbonate with a thermal expansion rate similar to aluminium—ensuring consistent performance across temperature changes.
A rubberised focus ring allows precise, comfortable handling, while the internal focusing system prevents the lens from extending—ideal for gimbal use, where balance and stability are essential.
A dedicated aperture control ring is positioned on the barrel, with the option to switch to Auto for camera-based aperture control. The ring can also be locked to prevent accidental changes and de-clicked for smooth, silent adjustments—perfect for video.
The lens comes equipped with a petal-type hood featuring a lock mechanism for secure attachment and a rubber grip for easy handling. A brass lens mount, reinforced with weather-sealing, ensures professional reliability in challenging shooting environments.
Professional feature set
The 35mm F1.4 DG DN offers a comprehensive suite of features designed for demanding professionals:
AF/MF switch for quick focusing mode changes
Customisable AFL button (functionality depends on camera body)
Click/de-click switch for flexible aperture operation
Aperture ring lock switch to secure preferred settings
A high-performance stepping motor drives autofocus with speed, accuracy and near-silence, making the lens equally suited to stills and video. AF tracking is precise and highly reliable, even with moving subjects.
High-performance optics
The lens''s advanced optical design consists of 15 elements in 11 groups, including 2 aspherical elements, 2 SLD elements, 1 FLD element, and 1 ELD element—making it the first SIGMA lens to incorporate ELD glass at launch.
Together, these precision-engineered elements deliver razor-sharp detail across the frame, minimal chromatic aberration, and virtually no distortion or vignetting.
Advanced optical coatings further suppress flare and ghosting in backlit conditions, ensuring high-contrast images with deep blacks and vibrant colours.
Ideal for landscapes and astrophotography
The F1.4 aperture gathers four times more light than an F2.8 lens, making it a powerful tool for low-light shooting. Its exceptional control of sagittal coma flare means that stars remain crisp and round, even at the edges of the frame—perfect for nightscapes and astrophotography.
With both front and rear filter options, photographers can easily attach soft filters or light-pollution reduction filters, adding further versatility to its creative potential.
