Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN | Art 019 vs f/1.2 DG II Art
Both are Sony E prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the F1.2 DG DN | Art 019 if
- Our notes say it suits: Low-light shooting, environmental portraits, documentary work
Pick the f/1.2 DG II Art if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 335 g lighter (745 g vs 1080 g)
- You want a compact lens: 113.4 mm vs 138.2 mm long
- You prefer a newer design: released 2025 vs 2019
Spec differences
9 differences| F1.2 DG DN | Art 019 | f/1.2 DG II Art | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight |
1080 g
|
745 g
lighter
|
| Length |
138.2 mm
|
113.4 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
87.8 mm
|
81 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
82 mm
|
72 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.3 m
|
0.28 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.2×
larger
|
0.19×
|
| Optical design |
17 elements / 12 groups
|
17 elements / 13 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Stepping motor
|
Linear motor
|
| Released |
2019
|
2025
|
9 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, format, focal length, max aperture, aperture blades, image stabilization, weather sealing. Show all
- Brand
- Sigma both
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 35mm both
- Max aperture
- f/1.2 both
- Aperture blades
- 11 both
- Image stabilization
- No both
- Weather sealing
- Yes both
Our notes
Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN | Art 019
A very fast 35mm prime for full-frame mirrorless with an f/1.2 maximum aperture and an aperture ring. It is a large lens built for high resolution wide open.
Pros
- f/1.2 aperture
- Aperture ring
- Dust- and splash-proof structure
Cons
- Large and heavy for a 35mm
- Not discreet for street use
Our notes
Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG II Art
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