A Review of the New Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens

Sigma first hit the jackpot with the 35mm Art, which kicked off the entire series. The 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art is the update to the original, and it brings with it a variety of improvements and new features. This excellent video review take a look at the lens and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. 

Coming to you from Alex Barrera, this great video review takes a look at the new Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art lens. As an update to the company's first-ever Art lens, the new 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art comes with a wide variety of new features and improvements, including:

  • Two Special Low Dispersion elements
  • Extraordinary Low Dispersion element
  • F Low Dispersion (FLD) element
  • Two aspherical elements
  • Increased sagittal coma flare control for astrophotography work
  • Anti-ghosting and anti-flare coatings for deeper contrast
  • De-clickable and lockable aperture ring
  • Customizable AFL button
  • 11 rounded diaphragm blades for smoother bokeh
  • Dust- and splash-proofing

Altogether, the 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art looks like a worthy update, and at $899, it is quite the bargain compared to many other options. Check out the video above for Barrera's full thoughts on the lens. 

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Alex Cooke is a Cleveland-based portrait, events, and landscape photographer. He holds an M.S. in Applied Mathematics and a doctorate in Music Composition. He is also an avid equestrian.

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