Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG II Art
Announced April 16, 2026
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Reviewer Consensus
Exceptional
The Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG II Art is a refined, high-performance prime lens that improves upon its predecessor with a more compact, lightweight design and superior optical clarity. It delivers excellent sharpness and fast autofocus, offering a compelling, cost-effective alternative to premium native lenses.
Weighted from 11 reviewer scores
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
- 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 $1,059 (USD)
- Focal length & aperture 35mm f/1.4
- Mount & coverage Sony E, L-Mount Full-Frame
- Stabilization None
- Close focus 28 cm (0.185x)
- Filter thread 67mm
- Autofocus motor Dual HLA
- Weight & size 530g · 73 x 94 mm (2.87 x 3.70 in)
What the Reviewers Say
All 11 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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- PetaPixel 10/10
This is an easy lens to review because it's almost perfect. Sigma corrected every issue we had with the first version of the lens, which was a great optic in its own right.
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This situation is just wins all around.
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Sigma’s 35mm F1.4 DG II Art balances portability with top-tier image quality. It is smaller, lighter, and optically improved, delivering excellent sharpness, contrast, and clarity across apertures.
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[S]hows the polish of being a second generation lens. It feels more sophisticated than the first generation lens [...]
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I checked the test results from its competitors on my hard drive and this is indeed the sharpest 35mm lens I have tested so far.
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The new Sigma lens is a superb performer, fitting the hands well, delivering the quality at the highest level and yet being reasonably priced.
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At the end of the day, I thought this was going to be a minor update between the old lens and the new Sigma Art lens, but it turned out to be more major than minor.
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The Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG II Art is the latest incarnation of one of my all-time favorite prime lenses. I was an early adopter of the original edition for DSLRs, the next in line was even better for mirrorless cameras, and this one is the best yet.
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They really addressed all of them and made an almost perfect lens.
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[T]his new Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG II Art looks like a winner as it strikes so many chords. It’s not too big, it’s not too heavy, and optically, it’s a great performer.
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If you are after the best balance between portability, aperture and image quality that can be used for everyday creativity, this could well be the one you’ve been looking for.
