Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG II Art Overview
Soon to be a constant in any creator's bag, the 35mm f/1.2 DG II Art Lens from Sigma is a lightweight wide-angle prime that can stay out for even the darkest scenes. The wide field of view is useful for a broad range of applications, including landscape, street, documentary, and photojournalism. Matching the versatility of the focal length, the speedy f/1.2 maximum aperture offers remarkable subject separation with expressive bokeh and impressive low-light performance without sacrificing portability. Pair this lens with the separately available UD-11 USB Dock to update your lens firmware.
Improved Design
In addition to upgrading the optical performance, Sigma has made this new 35mm f/1.2 lens approximately 30% lighter and 20% shorter than its predecessor.
The lens features an assignable AFL button for custom functions as well as a focus mode switch and aperture ring lock. The aperture ring can be changed from clicked to declicked for smooth video operation.
A water- and oil-repellent coating on the front lens element makes it possible to shoot in harsh outdoor environments, while the dust- and splash-resistant construction keeps the internal elements protected.
Precision Optical Design
Sigma combines four double-sided aspherical elements and one Special Low Dispersion (SLD) element to ensure clarity from wide open at f/1.2 through the rest of the aperture range while reducing the lens size.
A total of 17 elements in 13 groups, as well as an 11-blade rounded diaphragm for expressive bokeh, resist optical aberrations including color bleeding and double lines even at f/1.2.
Special effort has been taken to develop backlight resistance, minimizing potential lens flare and ghosting.
Upgraded Focusing System
No longer purely for photography, the lens elements have been optimized to reduce focus breathing, making it a strong choice for professional video use.
Powered by Sigma's dual HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) focusing system for fast and quiet autofocusing without sacrificing portability.