Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art Lens

Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art Lens: A Compact Masterpiece for Mirrorless Cameras

Overview:

Designed exclusively for use with mirrorless cameras, the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art Lens for Leica L & Sony E is light enough to feel perfectly balanced on a compact mirrorless camera, yet is packed with an array of professional features including ultra-fast AF, a de-clickable and lockable aperture ring and a customizable AFL button. With these features, you have total control over your exposures, regardless of the circumstances making it as ideal for professional projects as it is for casual outings as well as videos. Available in two lens mounts, the Sigma 35mm 1.4 lens is characterized by its advanced and updated optical design, sleek profile, and bright design.

Despite being significantly smaller and lighter than the existing 35mm f/1.4, it displays an outstanding level of sharpness right to the edges of the frame at all apertures, as well as exceptionally smooth and attractive bokeh and remarkably well-controlled optical aberrations. The f/1.4 maximum aperture of the Sigma Art lens enables working in challenging low-light situations and offers greater control over depth of field, allowing photographers to create stunning shallow depth-of-field effects. Its optical layout incorporates two SLD Special-Low Dispersions, one ELD Extra-Low Dispersion, and one FLD Low Dispersion element. Plus, the lens features aspherical elements and high refractive index elements, ensuring exceptional clarity, sharpness, and minimized distortion and aberrations.

More details:

• Fast and quiet AF in a compact body - The focusing mechanism in the SIGMA 35mm F1.4 DG DN | Art features a stepping motor. This motor controls a focusing lens group composed of a single, lightweight element, which means AF is responsive and quiet and is able to keep track of moving objects very effectively. Manual focusing is smooth and precise but with the right amount of resistance for filmmakers. Certainly, this lens has a focus mode switch on the body.
• Professional feature-set - On the body of the Sigma Art 35mm F 1.4 DG DN lens is an aperture ring that allows the aperture to be controlled via the lens, or when set to Auto, using the camera. An aperture lock switch on the lens body allows the aperture ring to be locked in Auto so that it is not accidentally knocked during shooting. A big plus for filmmakers, the aperture ring can be de-clicked, allowing users to seamlessly adjust exposure. Also on the lens barrel is a focus mode switch and an AFL button, which can be customized to a desired function from within the camera menu (depending on the model).
• Inner focus system - To increase stability, this Sigma 35mm Art lens configuration uses movable internal lens elements that adjust focus without changing the length of the lens barrel.
• Stepping Motor - The lens is capable of smooth, quiet, and high-speed AF made possible by a stepping motor, as well as supports Face/Eye Detection AF and video AF.
• Compatible with Lens Aberration Correction - Matching the optical characteristics of the lens, this function performs in-camera corrections of peripheral illumination, chromatic aberrations, distortion, and more, to further enhance image quality.
• Super Multi-Layer Coating - In digital cameras, flare and ghosting may also be caused by reflections between the image sensor and lens surfaces. Here too, SIGMA’s Super Multi-Layer Coating is highly effective, assuring images of outstanding contrast.
• Water and oil-repellent coating - Incorporates a water and oil-repellent coating that allows water to be wiped away easily and prevents oil and fat from sticking to the surface, even in challenging shooting conditions. At the same time, the maintenance of the lens surface becomes easier.
• Aperture ring - Designed to help users work intuitively.
  
• Aperture ring click switch - Mounted with a de-click function for removing clicks by the aperture ring click switch, enabling seamless operations that are especially useful such as during video shooting.
• Aperture ring lock switch - A ring lock system to prevent the unintended movement of the aperture ring during shooting. 
• Focus Mode Switch - Using this switch, it is possible to switch the focus mode between AF and MF. 
• AFL button - Can be assigned various functions to widen the range of operations available on the lens. 
• Dust and Splash Resistant Structure - This Sigma 35mm Sony E mount & Leica L mount features a highly effective dust and splash-resistant structure with special sealing at the mount connection, manual focus ring, zoom ring, and cover connection.

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Lens Construction

15 elements in 11 groups

Angle of View

63.4°

Number of Diaphragm Blades

11 (Rounded diaphragm)

Minimmum Aperture

F16

Minimum Focusing Distance

30cm / 11.8in.

Minimum Aperture

F22

Maximum Magnification Ratio

1:5.4

Filter Size

φ67mm

Dimensions (Diameter × Length)

L-Mount φ75.5mm × 109.5mm / φ3.0in. x 4.3in.

Sony E-Mount φ75.5mm × 111.5mm / φ3.0in. x 4.4in.

*The length of a lens is measured from the filter surface to its mount.

Weight

L-Mount 645g / 22.8oz.

Sony E-Mount 640g / 22.6oz.

• Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art Lens for Leica L or Sony E
• Sigma Rear Lens Cap
• Sigma Lens Cap
• Sigma Lens Hood
• Limited Warranty

Frequently Asked Questions about the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art Lens

What cameras are compatible with this lens?

The Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art Lens is designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras and is available in Sony E-mount or L-mount.

Is this lens suitable for video recording?

Yes, with features like a de-clickable aperture ring and a stepping motor AF system, it's suitable for both photography and videography.

How does the lens perform in low light conditions?

With a maximum aperture of f/1.4, the lens performs exceptionally well in low light conditions, allowing for clearer shots with less noise.

Is the lens weather-sealed?

Yes, the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art Lens boasts a weather-sealed construction, making it resilient against challenging weather conditions.

What is the significance of the customizable AFL button?

The customizable AFL button allows photographers to assign specific functions for quicker access, enhancing the shooting experience.