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Quick answer
A fast 35mm Art prime for full-frame, weighing about 665 g with 67mm filters. It was the first lens in Sigma's Art range.
Pros
- f/1.4 aperture
- Close focus 0.3 m
- HSM autofocus
- Moderate weight at 665 g
Cons
- Larger than most 35mm primes
- No stabilization
Verdict
A very capable 35mm for Pentax full-frame users.
About this lens
This 35mm f/1.4 full-frame fast wide-angle prime lens from Sigma fits Pentax K mount cameras, 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
- Pentax K
- 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?
- Street and documentary
- Environmental portraits
- Low-light shooting
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
Is the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 Art a full-frame lens?
Yes, it covers full frame, and on Pentax APS-C bodies it frames like roughly a 53mm lens.
How heavy is the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 Art?
About 665 g, which is moderate for a fast prime with this optical design.
Does the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 Art have stabilization?
No. On Pentax, shake reduction (SR) comes from the camera body, so most Pentax DSLRs stabilize this lens.
Alternatives for Pentax K from other brands
All Pentax K lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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