Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art

The gold standard for prime lens sharpness

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
79/100
LENS SCORE
Features 16
Performance 18
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 15
Brand Sigma
Model 340-101

Key Features

OPTICS 13 elements in 11 groups including FLD and SLD glass elements
APERTURE 9-blade rounded diaphragm for smooth bokeh rendering
AUTOFOCUS Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) for fast, quiet internal focusing
COATING Super Multi-Layer Coating to reduce flare and ghosting
CONSTRUCTION Thermally Stable Composite (TSC) material for durability
MOUNT Brass bayonet mount for high precision and rigidity
COMPATIBILITY Compatible with Sigma USB Dock for firmware updates
FOCUS Full-time manual focus override capability
MIN FOCUS Minimum focusing distance of 30cm (11.8 inches)
FILTER 67mm front filter thread diameter
MAGNIFICATION Maximum magnification ratio of 1:5.2
WEATHER SEALING Mount-only dust and splash-resistant rubber seal
WEIGHT 665g total weight for balanced handling

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Manual focus override
Zoom Ring ✗ Not Present Prime lens
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✗ Not Present
Weather Sealing ~ Limited Mount gasket only

How-to Use Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art

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Technical Specification

Lens Type Prime Wide-Angle
Focal Length 35mm
Maximum Aperture f/1.4
Minimum Aperture f/16
Lens Construction 13 elements in 11 groups
Diaphragm Blades 9 (rounded)
Minimum Focus Distance 30cm
Maximum Magnification 0.19x
Filter Size 67mm
Focus Motor HSM
Weight 665g
Dimensions 77mm x 94mm
Mounts Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony A, Sigma SA, Pentax K