Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN A (Art) Full-Frame Autofocus Lens for Sony E-Mount, Black {67}

Sigma's mirrorless-native 35mm f/1.4 Art, built from scratch for E-mount.

The 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art was designed specifically around the shorter flange distance of mirrorless systems, not adapted from a DSLR formula. That distinction matters in the optical formula: 15 elements in 11 groups, including one FLD, one ELD, two SLD, and two aspherical elements, all working together to control axial chromatic aberration and sagittal coma flare at f/1.4. That coma control is notable for night shooters, bright points of light stay points, even at the frame edges. The 11-bladed aperture produces round bokeh that holds its shape well past wide-open, staying clean through f/4 without onion-ring or soap-bubble artifacts.

The stepper motor drives a single lightweight focusing element, keeping AF quiet and transitions smooth. A minimum focus distance of 30 cm gives 0.19x magnification, enough for environmental detail work without a dedicated macro. On the barrel you get a de-clickable, lockable aperture ring, a customizable AFL button, and full-time manual focus override via the focus ring. All of that sits inside a magnesium alloy body with weather sealing across every button, ring, and mount junction, and a 67mm filter thread that's easy to stock.

At 645g with a 67mm front element, this isn't a featherweight, but it's a purpose-built mirrorless design with a professional control set that holds up under daily use.

Who It's For

Portrait photographers working with Sony full-frame bodies will find the 11-bladed aperture and strong coma correction at f/1.4 produce subject separation that stays clean without busy backgrounds. Astrophotographers benefit directly from that sagittal coma control, which keeps point sources from blooming at the frame edges when shooting wide open. Documentary and street shooters who need quiet AF and manual aperture control on the fly get both from the stepper motor and de-clickable aperture ring. Photographers working in unpredictable weather rely on the full weather sealing across all 11 sealing points, including the mount gasket and front element coating.

Key Features

• Mirrorless-native optical design with 15 elements, 11 groups
• 11-bladed aperture for clean, round bokeh through f/4
• Stepper motor AF with single focusing element for quiet, smooth operation
• Sagittal coma and axial chromatic aberration control optimized for f/1.4 wide open
• Magnesium alloy body with 11 dust and splash-proof seals
• De-clickable, lockable aperture ring plus customizable AFL button
• 0.19x magnification at 30cm minimum focus distance
• Sony E-mount, 645g, 67mm filter thread

FAQ

Is this lens designed specifically for mirrorless or adapted from a DSLR?

Built from scratch for mirrorless E-mount. The optical formula (15 elements, 11 groups) takes advantage of the shorter flange distance - it's 8mm shorter and 110-115g lighter than the original DSLR version that was later adapted to mirrorless.

How does the bokeh perform wide open?

The 11-bladed aperture holds a round shape well past f/1.4, staying clean through f/4 with no onion-ring or soap-bubble artifacts. Cat's eye effect appears near the edges and center at f/1.4 but diminishes as you stop down.

Does the autofocus keep up with modern Sony lenses?

The stepper motor moves a single lightweight focusing element, so AF is quiet and smooth for video but slower on acquisition and continuous tracking than contemporary linear motors in Sony's own G Master lenses. Still responsive enough for most stills work.

How close can you focus and does it work for macro?

Minimum focus distance is 30cm (11.8 inches) with 0.19x magnification - enough for environmental detail and product work but not true macro territory.

What happens to focus distance when you're filming video?

The lens exhibits significant focus breathing, meaning the angle of view shifts noticeably as you rack focus. This is noticeable to videographers even though AF itself is silent.

How durable is the build and weather sealing?

Magnesium alloy body with 11 sealing points protecting every button, ring, and mount junction. Water and oil-repellent coating on the front element. Built to handle daily professional use.

What optical aberrations does the design control?

The FLD, ELD, SLD, and aspherical elements specifically target axial chromatic aberration and sagittal coma flare. Coma control is notable for night work - bright stars stay points even at frame edges wide open.