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Quick answer
The Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art is a wide-angle prime lens covering 35mm at f/1.4 for the Nikon F mount. Its very wide maximum aperture suits low light and shallow depth of field with strong background blur.
About this lens
A 35mm f/1.4 full-frame fast wide-angle prime lens, the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art is designed for Nikon F mount bodies, from the Sigma Art line with Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. A wide-aperture standard-wide prime from Sigma's Art line, known for its image quality at f/1.4.
Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art specifications
- Brand
- Sigma
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 35mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.4
- 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?
At 35mm this is a wide-angle prime, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
- Environmental portraits and interiors
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 | 1.5x | 53mm | 37.8° | 44.8° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art use?
It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art?
It is a fixed 35mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.4. That makes it a wide-angle lens.
Is the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 35mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/1.4.
What is the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 53mm on full frame, with a 37.8° horizontal and 44.8° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art fit?
Any Nikon F-mount camera, including Nikon D3, Nikon D300, Nikon D3000, Nikon D300S, and Nikon D3100 and 35 more.
Alternatives for Nikon F from other brands
All Nikon F lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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