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35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
- 35mm
- f/1.4
- Prime
- 665 g
- Min focus 0.3 m
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Quick answer
The lens that launched Sigma's Art line, a 35mm f/1.4 prime with a hypersonic motor. It weighs about 665 g.
Pros
- Sharp from wide open
- HSM autofocus
- Solid build
Cons
- Large for a 35mm
- Autofocus tuning may be needed on some bodies
Verdict
This is a landmark third-party prime. Sigma's USB Dock can fine-tune focus.
About this lens
The Sigma Art 35mm set a new standard for third-party lenses. Razor sharp even wide open with beautiful rendering.
Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art specifications
- Brand
- Sigma
- Mount
- Canon EF
- Focal length
- 35mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.4
- Minimum aperture
- f/16
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Optical construction
- 13 elements in 11 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Autofocus motor
- HSM
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.3 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.19x
- Filter thread
- 67 mm
- Weight
- 665 g
- Length
- 94 mm
- Diameter
- 77 mm
Specification source: sigmaphoto.com
What can you shoot with the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art?
- Documentary and street
- Low-light
- Environmental portraits
Its very wide maximum aperture suits low light and shallow depth of field with strong background blur.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 35mm | 54.4° | 63.4° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 56mm | 35.6° | 42.2° |
Frequently asked questions
What made this lens significant?
It helped establish Sigma's Art line as a serious third-party option.
Do I need the USB dock?
It is optional, but Sigma's USB Dock lets you fine-tune autofocus and update firmware if your copy needs adjusting.
Is the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art full-frame?
Yes. It covers the full 35mm frame, and it can also be used on APS-C bodies with a crop.
Alternatives for Canon EF from other brands
All Canon EF lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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