Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG II | Art

Sigma has announced the new 35mm F1.4 DG II | Art that is available in Sony E-mount and Leica L-Mount. It adopts a floating focus system to achieve both enhanced optical performance and a more compact, lightweight design compared to the previous model. Sigma claims that it is approximately 14% shorter and 20% lighter. 

Built on Sigma’s latest optical design technology, the completely redesigned 15-element, 12-group construction is claimed to deliver extraordinarily detailed rendering that surpasses previous generations of 35mm F1.4 Art line lenses. By incorporating new glass materials that were previously difficult to process, together with four high-precision aspherical elements and two SLD glass elements, the lens is said to thoroughly suppress aberrations, particularly axial chromatic aberration, which is often prominent in large-aperture lenses.

A newly developed AAC (Advanced Amorphous Coating) features a low-refractive-index amorphous layer that is claimed to dramatically reduce reflections responsible for ghosting and flare, delivering exceptionally clear high-contrast image quality.

The lens employs Sigma’s dual HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) system, which drives its large and heavy focus group. Even as a large-aperture lens where the focus group tends to become heavier, it is claimed to deliver fast, accurate, and quiet AF for both stills and video.

The lens is also equipped with an AFL button in two locations, which can be assigned to a range of functions via the menu on selected cameras. In addition to the aperture ring, the lens is equipped with an aperture ring lock switch and a click switch to turn the click on and off.

Focus breathing is claimed to be very minimal. The lens has a 67mm front filter diameter and a minimum focusing distance of 28cm / 11.1″.

Pricing & Availability

The Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG II | Art will start shipping on April 16th, 2026, for $1,059 USD.