Sigma 35mm F2.0 DG DN Contemporary Lens

Sigma 35mm F2.0 DG DN Contemporary Lens – Full-Frame Prime with f/2 Aperture

The Sigma 35mm F2.0 DG DN Contemporary Lens is the perfect fusion of classic design, cutting-edge optical technology, and everyday practicality—engineered for discerning photographers who demand compactness without compromising performance. Meticulously crafted as part of Sigma's prestigious I Series, this all-metal wide-angle prime lens boasts an impeccably sleek exterior made from precision-cut aluminum, delivering both tactile satisfaction and long-term durability. Designed exclusively for mirrorless systems and optimized for multiple mount full-frame and APS-C cameras, the lens presents a standard 35mm focal length, which translates to a highly versatile 52.5mm equivalent on APS-C sensors—ideal for street, travel, portrait, documentary, and even low-light creative work.

At its optical core, the Sigma 35mm F2.0 DG DN Contemporary is built with 10 lens elements in 9 groups, including one Special Low Dispersion (SLD) element and three high-precision aspherical elements, expertly engineered to suppress chromatic aberration, field curvature, and spherical distortion. This intricate design ensures tack-sharp image quality from corner to corner, even when shooting wide open at its bright f/2 maximum aperture. The result is breathtaking detail and exceptional contrast, even in challenging lighting environments. Whether you’re shooting handheld at dusk, capturing a model with creamy bokeh, or freezing street action on the fly, this lens delivers. And thanks to its 9-blade rounded diaphragm, it creates dreamy, natural-looking background separation that elevates the subject and adds visual allure to every frame.

Weighing just 325g (11.5 oz) and measuring only 70mm in diameter and 67.4mm in length, the lens is not only ultralight and travel-ready, but it also maintains a reassuringly premium feel in-hand. Despite its compact form, it includes a manual aperture ring—a rarity in modern lenses—that offers tactile precision and control for both photographers and videographers. Sigma goes the extra mile by including both a traditional plastic lens cap and a magnetic metal lens cap, showing a clear attention to detail that sets this lens apart from its competitors. A robust stepping motor ensures whisper-quiet, lightning-fast autofocus, making it equally suitable for stills and video, while its compatibility with Sony’s latest Eye AF and subject-tracking technologies means you’ll never miss the perfect moment.

This lens is not just about optics—its form and function are thoughtfully engineered for real-world use. The construction includes weather sealing at the mount to protect against dust and light splashes, giving photographers the confidence to shoot in unpredictable outdoor conditions. With a minimum focusing distance of 27cm and a maximum magnification ratio of 0.18x, it allows you to get close to your subjects for intimate, detailed compositions, making it incredibly versatile for flat lays, food, or lifestyle photography. And with a standard 58mm filter thread, adding polarizers or ND filters for creative effects is easy and accessible.

While some lenses compromise between size and performance, the Sigma 35mm F2.0 DG DN Contemporary proves that you can have both. It doesn’t just meet the needs of professionals and enthusiasts—it anticipates them. Whether you're capturing breathtaking cityscapes, emotive portraits, or artistic bokeh in natural light, this lens brings your creative vision to life with consistency, clarity, and character. Choose the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN if you want more than a lens—you want a reliable partner that enhances your craft, feels good in your hands, and travels effortlessly wherever your creativity takes you. It's not just a tool; it's an experience—refined, reliable, and remarkably rewarding.

Features:

Premium All-Metal Build for Durability and Style

The Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary stands out with its precision-crafted, full-metal construction—an uncommon feature in modern compact lenses. Every component, from the barrel to the focus and aperture rings, is machined from high-quality aluminum for exceptional durability and a professional tactile feel. This premium build isn’t just for aesthetics; it provides long-term reliability for photographers who shoot in varying environments. The metal lens hood and magnetic cap further enhance its robust, pro-grade design, making it feel like a true mechanical instrument in your hands.

High-Resolution Optical Design with Advanced Elements

Inside its compact body lies a sophisticated optical system: 10 elements in 9 groups, including one Special Low Dispersion (SLD) element and three precision-molded aspherical elements. These components work together to suppress chromatic aberrations, reduce distortion, and ensure edge-to-edge sharpness—even at the maximum aperture of f/2. This means sharper detail, better contrast, and true-to-life colors in every shot, making it a powerhouse for high-resolution full-frame cameras.

Bright f/2 Aperture for Low-Light Versatility and Bokeh

The fast f/2 maximum aperture gives you the flexibility to shoot confidently in low-light conditions without needing to bump up ISO unnecessarily. It also enables shallow depth of field, helping you isolate subjects beautifully with smooth, rounded bokeh thanks to its 9-blade rounded diaphragm. Whether you’re shooting indoors, during golden hour, or capturing night scenes, this lens offers excellent creative control over light and focus.

Stepping Motor for Fast, Silent Autofocus

Equipped with a high-speed stepping motor (STM), the Sigma 35mm F2 ensures fast, accurate, and virtually silent autofocus—essential for both still photography and video work. The motor seamlessly supports real-time Eye AF and tracking features found in Sony mirrorless systems, ensuring you never miss the moment, even when capturing fast-moving subjects. The quiet AF also makes it ideal for content creators and videographers who require minimal operational noise during recording.

Built-In Aperture Ring with De-Click Option for Videographers

Unlike most compact primes, this lens includes a dedicated aperture ring, giving photographers manual control over exposure settings directly from the lens body. This tactile ring can be locked into automatic mode or adjusted in real-time, which is particularly useful for videographers who want smooth aperture transitions during recording. It adds a layer of intuitive control that elevates the shooting experience beyond typical autofocus-only primes.

Weather-Sealed Mount for Outdoor Reliability

The rear mount of the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN is fitted with a dust- and splash-resistant seal, providing an added layer of protection when shooting outdoors in unpredictable weather. This makes it a trusted companion for travel, landscape, and street photographers who often encounter moisture, dust, or changing climates while on the move.

Compact, Lightweight Form Factor for Everyday Carry

Weighing only 325g and measuring just 67.4mm in length, this lens is remarkably compact given its optical performance. It fits comfortably in any camera bag—or even a jacket pocket—making it perfect for on-the-go shooting. Whether you’re navigating busy streets, hiking scenic trails, or traveling light, this lens won’t weigh you down, but it will elevate your results.

Versatile 35mm Focal Length for All-Around Use

The 35mm focal length is a favorite among professionals and enthusiasts alike due to its natural field of view. It closely resembles human vision, making it ideal for a variety of genres including environmental portraiture, documentary, lifestyle, street, travel, and general-purpose photography. On APS-C bodies, it effectively becomes a 52.5mm standard lens—offering even more versatility.

Magnetic Lens Cap and Traditional Cap Included

Sigma includes both a standard plastic lens cap and an innovative magnetic metal lens cap with the 35mm F2. This not only enhances convenience, allowing for faster lens handling, but also adds to the premium user experience. When paired with the optional CH-11 magnetic cap holder, it becomes a thoughtful, professional-grade accessory ecosystem.

Compatible with USB Dock UD-11 for Customization

Though the lens functions flawlessly out of the box, advanced users can further customize and update it using the optional Sigma USB Dock UD-11. This allows firmware updates and fine-tuning of focus parameters, ensuring long-term adaptability and integration with future camera body features.

Designed for Mirrorless—Not an Afterthought

Unlike DSLR-adapted lenses, the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN is built from the ground up for mirrorless systems. This results in optimized size, balanced weight distribution, and exceptional performance when paired with full-frame and APS-C cameras. It’s not just compatible—it’s purpose-built.

• Street Photography
  Its compact, lightweight build makes it ideal for discreet shooting in urban environments.
  The 35mm focal length captures context-rich scenes with natural perspective, perfect for storytelling.
• Travel and Everyday Carry
  Portable size and robust metal build make it a reliable all-day lens for travel photographers.
  Weather-sealed mount provides peace of mind in unpredictable climates or dusty roads.
• Portrait Photography
  Wide f/2 aperture allows for beautiful subject isolation and pleasing bokeh in environmental portraits.
  Fast autofocus and Eye AF compatibility ensure sharp facial detail, even with moving subjects.
• Low-Light and Night Photography
  The bright f/2 maximum aperture allows for shooting in dimly lit conditions without excessive ISO.
  Maintains clarity and contrast in nighttime scenes, ideal for handheld night street shots or indoor events.
• Documentary and Lifestyle Shoots
  Natural 35mm field of view excels at capturing authentic, candid moments in real-world settings.
  Compact form factor ensures mobility and comfort during long shoots.
• Videography and Content Creation
  Silent stepping motor enables smooth, quiet autofocus for video recording.
  Manual aperture ring provides cinematic control over exposure during live shoots.
• Food and Product Photography
  Close focusing distance of 27cm and sharp optics make it perfect for capturing detailed shots of small subjects.
  Natural perspective and soft background separation enhance visual appeal in tabletop scenes.
• Wedding and Event Photography
  Reliable in fast-paced settings with quick AF performance and intuitive manual controls.
  Compact yet high-performance—ideal for navigating crowded venues without sacrificing quality.
• Environmental and Group Portraits
  Balanced frame coverage allows you to incorporate both subjects and background for richer storytelling.
  Consistent sharpness across the frame supports multi-subject compositions with ease.

Pros

• Premium all-metal build provides durability and a professional tactile feel
• Compact and lightweight design makes it ideal for travel and everyday use
• Excellent optical performance with sharpness across the frame
• Bright f/2 aperture allows for great low-light shooting and background separation
• Silent and fast autofocus system suitable for both photo and video
• Manual aperture ring adds a level of creative control
• Includes both standard and magnetic lens caps for added convenience
• Weather-sealed mount enhances outdoor reliability
• Minimal distortion and chromatic aberration due to advanced optical elements

Cons

• No built-in image stabilization (relies on in-body stabilization)
• Weather sealing is limited to the mount only, not full-body
• Magnetic cap, while convenient, may be easier to lose without the optional holder
• Aperture ring may click when adjusted, which some videographers may find limiting
• Lacks a focus distance scale, which could be useful for manual focus work

• Premium Compact Primes for mirrorless users - One of the key advantages of mirrorless cameras is their smaller form factor, and this new 35mm optic is designed to be perfectly matched to these more compact systems without sacrificing performance. This combination of superb optical quality with exceptional portability, not previously possible with DSLR systems, will bring new opportunities to this and future generations of photographers.
• New standards of optical performance for the Contemporary line - Axial chromatic aberration, a point of particular concern with a bright lens, is corrected with SLD glass, while an optimal placement of high-refractive index elements provides effective correction of various types of aberration while keeping the amount of glass used to a minimum. 
• Use of multiple high-precision aspherical glass molded lenses - The surface of molds for glass molding, which is a process that forms optical components by pressing glass materials at high temperatures, requires ultra-high precision. SIGMA uses high-precision molds whose surfaces are controlled with an accuracy of ±5 nanometers (0.000005 mm) or smaller.
• Magnetic metal lens cap - The I series lenses* are accompanied by a dedicated magnetic metal lens cap, in addition to a normal plastic cap. This dedicated metal cap clips to the front surface of the lens magnetically.
• 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.
• Mount with Dust and Splash Resistant Structure - The lens mount incorporates rubber sealing to protect the mount from dust and water drops.
• Super Multi-Layer Coating - SIGMA’s own Super Multi-Layer Coating suppresses flare and ghosting by preventing reflections within the lens. All lenses in the current SIGMA range feature this original technology. In digital cameras, flare and ghosting may also be caused by reflections between the image sensor and lens surfaces. 
• Aperture ring - Designed to help users work intuitively.
• Focus Mode Switch - Using this switch, it is possible to switch the focus mode between AF and MF.
• Linear focus / Non-linear focus - With “non-linear focus,” the amount of focal point movement varies depending on the focus ring rotational speed. With linear focus, if the focus ring rotational angle is the same, the amount of focal point movement remains the same regardless of the focus ring rotational speed.
• Designed to minimize flare and ghosting
• Supports DMF, AF+MF
• Inner focus
• 9-blade rounded diaphragm
• High-precision, durable brass bayonet mount

• Product Name: Sigma 35mm F2.0 DG DN | Contemporary
• Lens Type: Wide-angle prime
• Mount Compatibility: Sony E-mount (Full-frame & APS-C)
• Focal Length: 35mm (52.5mm equivalent on APS-C)
• Maximum Aperture: f/2.0
• Minimum Aperture: f/22
• Lens Construction: 10 elements in 9 groups
• Special Elements: 1 SLD element, 3 aspherical elements
• Angle of View: 63.4°
• Minimum Focus Distance: 27 cm (10.6 inches)
• Maximum Magnification Ratio: 0.18x
• Diaphragm Blades: 9 (rounded)
• Filter Size: 58mm
• Image Stabilization: No (relies on in-body stabilization if available)
• Autofocus Motor: Stepping motor
• Exterior Material: All-metal construction (aluminum)
• Dimensions: 70mm diameter × 67.4mm length
• Weight: 325g (11.5 oz)
• Aperture Ring: Yes, with Auto setting and locking mechanism
• Focus Ring: Manual focus override supported
• Weather Sealing: Dust- and splash-resistant mount
• Included Accessories: LH636-01 metal lens hood, LCF-58mm III front cap, Magnetic metal lens cap (LCF58-01M), LCR II rear cap
• Optional Accessories: USB Dock UD-11 (for firmware/customization), CH-11 magnetic lens cap holder
• Release Date: December 2020
• Country of Manufacture: Japan

• Sigma 35mm F2.0 DG DN Contemporary Lens for Sony E
• Sigma Lens Cap
• Sigma Rear Lens Cap
• Sigma Magnetic Metal Lens Cap
• Sigma Lens Hood
• Limited 1-Year Warranty
• Limited 3-Year U.S.A. Warranty Extension

Is the Sigma 35mm F2.0 DG DN Contemporary compatible with full-frame cameras?

Yes, the Sigma 35mm F2.0 DG DN Contemporary is fully compatible with full-frame Sony E-mount cameras. It can also be used on APS-C Sony cameras, where it offers a 52.5mm equivalent focal length.

Does the lens have image stabilization?

No, this lens does not include built-in image stabilization. However, it works seamlessly with Sony cameras that feature in-body image stabilization (IBIS).

Is the lens suitable for video work?

Absolutely. The lens includes a fast and quiet stepping motor for smooth autofocus during video recording, and it features a manual aperture ring that is ideal for real-time exposure adjustments.

Is the Sigma 35mm F2 weather-sealed?

The lens features a dust- and splash-resistant mount, making it suitable for light outdoor shooting conditions. However, it is not fully weather-sealed throughout the entire body.

What materials are used in the lens construction?

The lens features a full-metal construction, including the barrel, focus ring, and aperture ring, made from high-grade aluminum for enhanced durability and a premium feel.

What accessories are included in the box?

The lens comes with a metal lens hood (LH636-01), a standard front cap (LCF-58mm III), a magnetic metal lens cap (LCF58-01M), and a rear lens cap (LCR II).

Can I use filters with this lens?

Yes, the lens accepts standard 58mm threaded filters, making it easy to attach ND filters, polarizers, or protective filters.

Does the lens support manual focus?

Yes, it includes a smooth focus ring that allows manual focus override, providing precision control for stills and video work.

Is the magnetic lens cap secure enough for everyday use?

Yes, the magnetic metal lens cap attaches firmly to the front of the lens and is easy to remove and replace. For additional convenience, Sigma offers the optional CH-11 magnetic cap holder.

Can I update the lens firmware?

Yes, firmware updates and customizations can be performed using the optional Sigma USB Dock UD-11, which connects to a computer via USB.