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Certified Keeper Highest score Sigma 85mm f/1.2 DG Art
95 PixelMeter Score 16 reviews
Certified Keeper Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG II Art
94 PixelMeter Score 11 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Beautifully rendered bokeh and flare control
  • Fast, quiet, and accurate autofocus performance
  • Outstanding sharpness and image quality
  • Competitive pricing and robust build quality
  • Compact and lightweight design relative to its class
 Pros
  • Exceptional sharpness and image quality across the frame
  • Improved optical control including reduced focus breathing and flare
  • Compact and lightweight construction
  • Fast, quiet, and reliable autofocus performance
  • Robust build quality with weather sealing
Cons Cons
  • Significant weight and size for extended use
  • Lack of internal stabilization and burst rate limitations on certain bodies
  • Optical trade-offs like vignetting and distortion at f/1.2
  • Limited close-focusing distance
  • Demanding focus precision due to shallow depth of field
 Cons
  • Significant vignetting at wide apertures
  • Bokeh characteristics include onion rings and cat's eye swirl
  • Lens hood material attracts dust and debris
  • Limited mount availability and potential third-party camera restrictions
  • Minor operational quirks including internal element movement and autofocus lag

Launch price Launch price $1,599 Launch price $1,059
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 85mm f/1.2 Focal length & aperture 35mm f/1.4
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Sony E, L-Mount · Full-Frame Mount & coverage Sony E, L-Mount · Full-Frame
Stabilization Stabilization None Stabilization None
Close focus Close focus 84 cm (0.11x) Close focus 28 cm (0.185x)
Filter thread Filter thread 82mm Filter thread 67mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Linear motor Autofocus motor Dual HLA
Weight & size Weight & size 905g (1 lb 15.9 oz) · 87.2 x 121.7 mm (3.43 x 4.79 in) Weight & size 530g (1 lb 2.7 oz) · 73 x 94 mm (2.87 x 3.70 in)

Announcement date Announcement date September 8, 2026 Announcement date April 16, 2026
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $1,599 Launch MSRP $1,059
Lens mount Lens mount Sony E, L-Mount Lens mount Sony E, L-Mount
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Full-Frame Image circle coverage Full-Frame
Lens type Lens type Prime Lens type Prime
Lens line / series Lens line / series Art Lens line / series Art

Elements Elements 17 Elements 15
Groups Groups 12 Groups 12
Special elements Special elements — Special elements 2 SLD, 4 aspherical elements
Coatings Coatings — Coatings Advanced Amorphous Coating
Front fluorine coating Front fluorine coating — Front fluorine coating Yes

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 85mm Focal length (wide) 35mm
Max aperture Max aperture f/1.2 Max aperture f/1.4
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/16 Minimum aperture f/16
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 13 Diaphragm blades 11

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 28.6° Diagonal angle of view 63.4°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Linear motor Autofocus motor Dual HLA
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 84 cm Minimum focus distance 28 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.11x Maximum magnification 0.185x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism — Focus mechanism Internal focus

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) No Optical stabilization (OIS) No

Aperture ring Aperture ring Yes Aperture ring Yes
AF/MF switch AF/MF switch — AF/MF switch Yes

Weight Weight 905g (1 lb 15.9 oz) Weight 530g (1 lb 2.7 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 87.2mm (3.43 in) Maximum diameter 73mm (2.87 in)
Length Length 121.7mm (4.79 in) Length 94mm (3.70 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 82mm Filter thread 67mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing None Weather sealing Full weather sealing
Barrel material Barrel material — Barrel material Aluminum, TSC
Internal zoom Internal zoom — Internal zoom No
Tripod collar Tripod collar — Tripod collar Not supported

Lens hood Lens hood — Lens hood LH725-01 petal, included
Teleconverter compatibility Teleconverter compatibility — Teleconverter compatibility Not supported