重厚長大 SIGMA 35mm F1.2 DG DN | Art
A review and Photo example of the SIGMA 35mm F1.2 DG DN | Art.
Table of contents
Gallery
- The sample photos were taken with the Leica SL typ601 and the LEICA T typ701.
Review
1．Overview
The SIGMA 35mm F1.2 DG DN | Art is a large-aperture lens for Sigma mirrorless cameras with a focal length of 35mm and an aperture value of F1.2.
The lens is available in SONY-E and LEICA-L mounts.
2．Usability
When you look at the SIGMA 35mm F1.2 DG DN | Art, you want to say it’s big. Its specifications are a majestic giant with a lens length of about 14 cm and a lens diameter of 8 cm.
It provides sharp images without blurring even at the widest aperture.
The minimum shooting distance is 30 cm, which is not as far as a macro lens, but you can get close to the subject.
As far as I used it with a LEICA SL, the autofocus worked smoothly and the focusing accuracy was not that bad.
Because it is a bright lens, you can use a fast shutter speed, so there is little worry about camera shake.
The drawbacks are its size and weight. It matches well with cameras with large body sizes.
When I attached it to the LEICA SL typ601 I was using, the balance was very good.
I think it would also be suitable for Panasonic’s LUMIX S1, S1R, and S1H. However, the total weight of the camera and lens is close to 2kg, so it takes a lot of energy to carry this set around. And it’s so big that it floats a little in the city.
When attached to a small camera such as the LEICA T or SIGMA fp, it looks like a small battery is attached to the back of the lens, and the presence of the camera is almost zero.
There is no problem using this lens with the LEICA T, which has an APS-C size sensor, and although the autofocus movement speed and focusing accuracy are not better than the LEICA SL, it works. When shooting, the lens is used as a fulcrum to touch the camera shutter, making it feel like it would be natural to have a shutter button on the lens.
The hood is a flower-shaped side push type that can be reversed, and even without the hood, thanks to the evolution of the lens coating, there is no problem with flare or ghosting in backlighting.
The list price of this lens is 200,000 yen, which is quite cheap, but used lenses can be purchased for half that price, about 100,000 yen, so the balance between performance and price is off. If it’s Leica brand, a new one will likely cost at least 500,000 yen, but if it’s designed and manufactured by Leica, it’s likely to cost over 1 million yen.
3．Summary
In conclusion, to sum up the SIGMA 35mm F1.2 DG DN | Art , it is a heavy, bulky lens that produces images that are commensurate with its size and bulk. Due to its size and weight, it is a lens that is only valuable for photographers who can carry it around frequently.
Specification and Competitor
When compared to Sigma and Nikon lenses of the same specifications, the two lenses are similar in size and weight due to the same specifications.
In terms of external features, the Nikon lens is longer and lighter than the Sigma. It seems that the Sigma lens was used as a benchmark, which is why it is so lightweight despite its long overall length.
Also, the reason a lens of this size weighs just over 1kg is likely due to the use of engineering plastics in the lens barrel and various parts to reduce weight.
Sony and Canon have lineups up to 35mm F1.4 for mirrorless cameras. It will be interesting to see whether both companies release 35mm F1.2.
| Items | SIGMA 35mm F1.2 DG DN | Art | NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S |
| Focal length(mm) | 35 | 35 |
| Max aperture | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Min aperture | 16 | 16 |
| Leaf blade | 11 | 11 |
| Lens Construction | 17 elements in 12 groups | 17 elements in 15 groups |
| Min distance(m) | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Lens length(mm) | 136.2 | 150 |
| Max diameter(mm) | 87.8 | 90 |
| Filter Size(mm) | 82 | 82 |
| Weight(g) | 1090 | 1060 |
| Release date | 2019.7.26 | 2025.2.28 |
| Price(Yen/No-tax) | ¥190,000 | ¥398,000 |
Reference links
- Official page of 35mm F1.2 DG DN | Art
- NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S・ニコン公式ページ
- Digital Camera World・NIKKOR Z 35mm・鏡筒に「a high-quality plastic barrel. 」と記載あり。
Update history
- 2025.5.20
- 2024.03.12
- 2023.06.17
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