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Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG II Art Lens for Sony E Mount
Product Code: G241039S
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The Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG II Art Lens for Sony E is improved with faster focusing, better image quality wide open at f/1.4 and a smaller lighter design, which is optimised for stills photography and video content.
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- Noticeably lighter which makes handling better with a lens that’s easier to carry all day
- Strong control of axial chromatic aberration, which keeps high-contrast edges cleaner at f/1.4
- Dual HLA autofocus system is quicker and quieter for stills and during video recording
- Reduced focus breathing maintains consistent framing when pulling focus
- A compact and commonplace 67mm filter thread keeps filter kits smaller and more affordable
Key Features
- Updated Art series optical design with four aspherical and two SLD elements
- Dual HLA autofocus provides fast and quiet focus operation
- Advanced Amorphous Coating reduces flare and ghosting
- 11-blade rounded diaphragm maintains smooth highlight shapes
- Minimum focusing distance of 28cm allowing tighter framing flexibility
- Reduced focus breathing for video content
- Manual aperture ring with click on/off switch and lock mechanism
- Dust and splash-resistant construction with water- and oil-repellent front coating
Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG II Art Lens for Sony E Summary
The Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG II Art Lens for Sony E is the next-generation large-aperture wide-angle prime for full-frame mirrorless cameras. It replaces the previous DG DN version in Sigma’s Art line of Sony E mount lenses, and continues the long-standing 35mm f/1.4 lineage, prioritising optical performance over smaller Contemporary lens designs.
This focal length remains a key choice for subjects including documentary, wedding, portrait and environmental photography, offering a natural field of view with good subject separation at f/1.4. The updated DG II model features a redesigned optical system and a more compact design, bringing the lens into closer alignment with current Sony mirrorless bodies.
With a 67mm filter thread, weather-resistant structure and full manual control via an aperture ring and AFL buttons, the Sigma 35mm Art supports both stills and video content creation in a body that is smaller and lighter than before.
Overview and Key Improvements
The Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG II Art includes a fully redesigned optical and mechanical structure compared to the previous generation.
The optical design now consists of 15 elements in 12 groups, including four aspherical elements and two SLD elements. This redesign improves edge-to-edge resolution when shooting wide open at f/1.4 and provides stronger suppression of axial chromatic aberration, particularly in high-contrast areas.
Physically, the lens is approximately 14% shorter and 20% lighter than the previous DG DN model. In this Sony E-mount version, it weighs 525g, improving balance on most regular mirrorless camera bodies.
Autofocus is now driven by Sigma’s dual HLA system, delivering faster and quieter focus actuation. Focus breathing has also been reduced, making framing changes during focus pulls less noticeable while recording video.
A newly developed Advanced Amorphous Coating reduces flare and ghosting in backlit conditions, improving contrast when shooting towards strong light sources.
Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG II Art Lens for Sony E in More Detail
Refined Art Series Optical Design
The DG II includes a redesigned optical system. It incorporates aspherical and SLD elements to improve correction of axial chromatic aberration and maintain resolution across the frame, when shooting wide open at f/1.4.
The 35mm focal length provides a 63.4° angle of view on full-frame Sony cameras, offering a natural perspective suited to documentary, environmental portraiture and wedding or event photography.
Resolution is consistent from centre to edge at maximum aperture, and aberration control reduces colour fringing both in the focus plane and in defocused areas, resulting in cleaner highlight transitions.
The lens features an 11-blade rounded diaphragm, which maintains circular aperture when stopping down. This supports smooth defocus rendering and consistent highlight shape, for bokehlicious results.
Minimum aperture is f/16, providing additional depth-of-field control when required, although users should note that diffraction may occur at very narrow apertures.
Close Focus and Framing
The minimum focusing distance is 28cm, with a maximum magnification ratio of 1:5.4.
This allows for closer framing than earlier 35mm f/1.4 lenses and enables subject separation at closer working distances. For detail-oriented portraiture, product photography or environmental close-ups, the shorter focusing distance expands compositional flexibility.
Autofocus, Video and control
Autofocus is driven by Sigma’s dual HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) system, found in premium models such as the updated Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG II | Art lens. The twin linear motors move the focus group with speed and low operational noise, supporting stills photography and video recording.
Focus breathing has been reduced through optimisation of the focus group arrangement and aspherical design. This minimises visible angle-of-view shifts during focus pulls, maintaining more stable framing in video.
The lens includes two AFL buttons, a manual aperture ring, an aperture lock switch and a click on/off mechanism. The click switch allows smooth aperture transitions during filming.
Construction, Handling and Durability
The Sony E version weighs 525g and uses a 67mm filter thread.
Compared to the previous generation, the barrel is approximately 14% shorter and 20% lighter, improving handling on Sony mirrorless bodies.
Construction combines aluminium and TSC (Thermally Stable Composite), which maintains dimensional stability across temperature changes. The lens features dust- and splash-resistant sealing and a water- and oil-repellent coating on the front element.
A supplied petal-type hood with locking mechanism reduces stray light and attaches securely.
Learn more about this and the simultaneously released ultra-wide lens in our first look: Sigma Updates 35mm F1.4 and adds 15mm Lens, which includes sample images, specs and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG II and the previous DG DN version?
The DG II features a redesigned 15-element optical formula, reduced size and weight, dual HLA autofocus and improved flare resistance compared to the earlier DG DN model.
Is it sharper than the previous version?
The updated optical construction improves edge-to-edge resolution at f/1.4 and further suppresses axial chromatic aberration, particularly in high-contrast scenes.
Is this lens suitable for video recording?
Yes. It features reduced focus breathing, quiet dual HLA autofocus and a de-clickable aperture ring for smoother exposure adjustment.
What is the minimum focusing distance?
The minimum focusing distance is 28cm, with a maximum magnification ratio of 1:5.4.
What filter size does the lens use?
The filter thread diameter is 67mm.
Is it weather sealed?
It features dust- and splash-resistant construction, but it is not waterproof.
Who is the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG II best suited to?
It suits photographers and hybrid creators who want a fast 35mm prime with high resolution at f/1.4 in a smaller and lighter body than previous 35mm Art lenses.
Sample images by Takashi Shikano and Elliot Aubin
What's in the Box
- Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG II Art Lens for Sony E Mount
- Lens Hood LH878-04
- Front Cap LCF-67 IV
- Rear Cap LCR III
- Lens Pouch
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Our Verdict
The Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG II Art for Sony E refines one of the most important focal lengths in photography. The updated optical design improves resolution at f/1.4 and aberration control, which will be noticeable for professionals who produce prints, shoot commercial work or create high-resolution hybrid content.
For hybrid creators, the reduced focus breathing, quiet dual HLA autofocus and de-clickable aperture ring make it a great choice for video. The improved flare resistance also adds image consistency when shooting in mixed or backlit lighting.
Perhaps one of the most practical improvements is the reduction in size and weight. At 525g, this version is easier to carry during all day shooting, for street and in the studio without compromising the Art-series optical character expected from a fast 35mm f/1.4.
For advanced enthusiasts and working professionals, this generation prime lens is more refined, more balanced and better suited to modern mirrorless content creation.
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Condition guide
Our used products are subject to wear and tear in comparison to brand new products. This also applies to accessories that are supplied with the camera including batteries which may have a lower optimum performance level/life expectancy.
- Like New – The equipment is in a condition as if you have just bought it from the manufacturer. The item is still considered to be ‘Like New’ even without the original packaging and accessories. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect working order. Lenses are optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Excellent – The equipment should be close to being ‘Like New’ but there may be some small cosmetic blemishes that lower its grade. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect excellent order.
- Cameras – Should have no marks on the LCD screen
- Lenses – Should have no marks on the elements and optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Very Good – The equipment may have some slight cosmetic wear to the paintwork and cosmetic blemishes with only light signs of use and the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – The LCD screen may have small signs of wear that does not affect its display
- Lenses – The mount of the lens will start to show signs of wear
- Good – The equipment is showing more obvious signs of cosmetic wear and blemishes, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen may have scratches or wear that is starting to affect the display.
- Lenses – May have slight dust inside that does not affect images. The mount shows signs of use.
- Well Used – The equipment will show significant signs of wear. The paintwork will be coming away in large areas exposing the metal work, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen is heavily worn either by de-lamination or has scratches to it. Rubber grips are starting to come away from the body.
- Lenses – The lens has dust inside that may affect images. The rubber zoom/focus ring is coming away from the barrel of the lens.
*All of our used items are listed with the accessories that are included. If they are not listed, then they will not be supplied at the point of purchase.
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This product has been thoroughly tested by our team of photographers and we are happy to give a 6 month warranty as a result. The number of tests depends on the individual product but we are confident in this product having tested all the major functions. Anything that isn’t as you would expect, we then make a note of and show this in the condition notes on the page.
So you can be confident you are buying a great piece of kit that’s been looked after by a fellow photographer and seen many extraordinary sights, tested by our team of photographers and now looking forward to being set free to capture more great images!
