Lens Test: Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM AF

Sigma's determined climb from an independent supplier of low-cost lenses to an optics luxury brand enters a new phase with the company's "Global Vision" initiative. More than just a marketing campaign, the program introduces quality-control innovations such as confining all manufacturing to highly...

Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM

The Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM is a new prime lens for full-frame and APS-C DSLR cameras. It offers the equivalent angle of view as a 52.5mm lens on an APS-C system (depending on the crop factor).

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens Review

The Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens is the first result coming out of Sigma's recently announced lens lineup restructuring. This lens represents a completely new look and feel for Sigma - a very positive upgrade from a physical perspective and a big hit from an image quality perspective.

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Lens Review

Handling and features Performance Verdict Specification This lens is the first of Sigma's new 'Art' line of lenses that promise excellent optical quality and increased creative options thanks to a fast f/1.4 maximum aperture.

Excellent sharpness; Very low CA; Well built; Fast focusing; Keenly priced

Falloff at maximum aperture (although typical for the type of lens; No weather sealing

Sigma has produced some really fine lenses over the past few years, including the 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM (which we liked a lot when we reviewed it in 2008 ) and the 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM . But the 35mm F1.4 DG HSM may possibly be its best yet.

Superb optics that beat anything else in its class; Impressive flare resistance; Fast; silent; and accurate autofocus; Excellent build quality; Very competitive price; Photographers looking for a top-notch; fast 35mm autofocus prime without breaking the bank

Slightly fussy rendition of out-of-focus backgrounds under some conditions; No weather sealing; Anyone who shoots a lot in damp or dusty conditions