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Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art vs II Art

Both are Leica L prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the HSM Art if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Pick the II Art if

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 225 g lighter (530 g vs 755 g)
  • You want a compact lens: 94 mm vs 118 mm long
  • You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 11 aperture blades vs 9

Spec differences

9 differences
Specifications that differ between the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art and the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG II Art
HSM Art II Art
Weight
755 g
530 g lighter
Length
118 mm
94 mm shorter
Diameter
77 mm
73 mm slimmer
Min focus distance
0.3 m
0.28 m closer
Aperture blades
9
11 more blades
Optical design
13 elements / 11 groups
15 elements / 12 groups
Autofocus motor
HSM
not listed
Weather sealing
not listed
Yes
Released
not listed
2026
9 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, format, focal length, max aperture, filter thread, max magnification, image stabilization. Show all
Brand
Sigma both
Mount
Leica L both
Type
Prime both
Format
Full frame both
Focal length
35mm both
Max aperture
f/1.4 both
Filter thread
67 mm both
Max magnification
0.19× both
Image stabilization
No both

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