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Sigma 35mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary Lens for Sony E

BH #SI352E • MFR #347965
 26 reviews
Sigma 35mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary Lens for Sony E
Key Features
  • E-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/2 to f/22
  • One SLD Element
  • Three Aspherical Elements
An inherently flexible focal length, the Sony E-mount 35mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary Lens from Sigma is a sleek wide-angle prime pairing a bright design with a portable form factor. The standard wide field of view is useful for a broad array of subject types, including landscape, street, and reportage shooting, and the f/2 maximum aperture excels in challenging lighting and enables greater control over depth of field. In terms of the optical design, three aspherical elements and one SLD element are used to minimize a variety of aberrations and distortion for sharp and accurate rendering. Also, a Super Multi-Layer Coating helps to control ghosting and flare for improved color fidelity and contrast.
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Sigma 35mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary Overview

An inherently flexible focal length, the Sony E-mount 35mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary Lens from Sigma is a sleek wide-angle prime pairing a bright design with a portable form factor. The standard wide field of view is useful for a broad array of subject types, including landscape, street, and reportage shooting, and the f/2 maximum aperture excels in challenging lighting and enables greater control over depth of field. In terms of the optical design, three aspherical elements and one SLD element are used to minimize a variety of aberrations and distortion for sharp and accurate rendering. Also, a Super Multi-Layer Coating helps to control ghosting and flare for improved color fidelity and contrast.

In regard to handling and focus, this lens features a stepping motor for quick and quiet AF performance that suits both photo and video applications. As an I Series lens, too, this lens features a manual aperture ring and all-metal barrel constriction for enhanced tactility. Additionally, there is a rounded nine-blade diaphragm for smooth bokeh quality and the lens housing is also weather-sealed to suit working in inclement conditions.

As part of the Contemporary line within Sigma's Global Vision series, this lens is designed to achieve a balance between convenience and performance, and meshes a compact, lightweight build and versatile handling with notable optical attributes.
I Series lens emphasizes a sleek and stylish physical design that is built to the same operational standards of Sigma's Cine lenses, including a mechanical aperture ring, knurled metal components, and various switches and tactile controls for intuitive operation.
Wide-angle 35mm lens is designed for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras, however can also be used with APS-C models where it provides a 52.5mm equivalent focal length.
Bright f/2 maximum aperture strikes and ideal balance between speed and size and manages to maintain a compact physical profile while also offering low-light performance and depth of field control.
One Special Low Dispersion (SLD) element markedly reduces chromatic aberrations and color fringing for improved clarity and color accuracy.
Three aspherical elements help to control distortion and spherical aberrations for a high degree of sharpness and accurate rendering.
A Super Multi-Layer Coating has been applied to lens elements in order to minimize lens flare and ghosting and contribute to producing contrast-rich and color-neutral imagery, even in backlit conditions.
Integrated stepping motor realizes smooth and quiet autofocus, which is further complemented by an internal focusing design to promote greater responsiveness.
Manual aperture ring includes an 'A' position for camera-based aperture selection.
Rounded nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a smooth and pleasing bokeh quality.
Brass bayonet affords improved mounting accuracy and rigidity and rubber sealing is incorporated in the mount's design to render it dust- and splash-resistant.
Included LCF58-01M magnetic lens cap attaches directly to the front of the lens and is compatible with the optional CH-11 Lens Cap Holder.
UPC: 085126347659

Sigma 35mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary Specs

Key Specs
Focal Length
35mm
Maximum Aperture
f/2
Lens Mount
Sony E
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
58 mm (Front)
Maximum Aperture
f/2
Minimum Aperture
f/22
Lens Mount
Sony E
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Angle of View
63.4°
Minimum Focus Distance
10.6" / 27 cm
Maximum Magnification
0.18x
Optical Design
10 Elements in 9 Groups
Diaphragm Blades
9, Rounded
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
58 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)
2.8 x 2.7" / 70 x 67.4 mm
Weight
11.5 oz / 325 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.405 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
7.8 x 4 x 4"

Sigma 35mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary Reviews

Good Lens for the cost

By Marie
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2023-06-14

I was using a vintage Leica summicron 50mm on my Sony A7 for years and I do love it, however I wanted an auto focus option and 35mm for a little wider range. This lens is perfect for what I wanted. The build quality is very good and I'm happy with the images.

Great overall lens

By Etan
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-05-31

Sharp enough for me, great walk around lens, the build quality is great, the autofocus is good enough (although not quite as fast as some of the sony native primes, but satisfactory for me), and I absolutely ADORE the manual aperture dial... I shoot 99% in aperture priority mode and I hate looking at the back LCD to keep checking what aperture setting I'm via the camera wheel. I wish more lenses did this!

Solid little tank of a lens!

By Niklas
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-03-15

Nice compact size. Fast focus. All metal construction (even the hood).

Overall a Good Lens

By Gary
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2021-11-16

I don't think this lens is a 5 lens. Image quality is pretty good from f2 until f4. Above f4 this lens sharpens up nicely. By f11 sharpness is superb. I shot this lens recently on my SL2 and was impressed by the stopped-down sharpness. Build quality is definitely 5. The metal lens hood secures very well, surrounding a lens filter rather than on to a lens filter (I hope this makes sense). Aperture selection is firm and click into place nicely. I have not shot manual so I won't comment on manual focusing. Finally, mounted on my SL2 this lens was recognized. Presumably any in-camera image adjustments were made. The one time I've used this lens thus far I shot 50-60 shots, tossed them all out except one of the wife. Hence at this time no shots to contribute to this review.

Very Sharp - good color on Leica SL2-s

By Craig
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-09-12

After several weeks of use, the lens has produced very sharp images when using auto focus. The color rendered is pleasing and not overly contrasty. Autofocus is quiet when taking photos. I have not used it for video so I cannot comment on that. Very satisfied with the lens.

Great lens, very happy

By Xilin
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-08-11

Have both SONY 35mm f1.8 and this sigma f1.8. The build quality of sigma is top notch. It still feels well balanced on SONY a73 even with the metal lens hood. It is my favorite walk around lens now. It also has better color rendering, much less Chromatic aberration than the SONY version. Sharpness wise, I could not tell the difference between these two.

So far, very good!

By Henry
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2023-01-12

I spent a lot of time considering which 35mm lens to get for my Leica SL. I was looking for something which would give a more analog shooting experience, be solidly built and not break the bank. I love the Sigma lenses, they have fantastic build quality. I appreciate the aperture ring on the lens barrel, it fits the 'old school' aesthetic I was after without having to rely solely on manual focus. Image quality is very good though I am not a pixel peeper. I am mostly interested in b&w images but my RAW files have beautiful color rendering. Out of focus areas have very nice, creamy bokeh. Autofocus seems quick & accurate which is important as I shoot mostly wide open. While I've only had the lens a couple weeks, I find it a very solid choice and am confident I made the right choice. I gave it 4 stars only because it is so new & my experience is therefore a bit limited.

Just right!

By Craig
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-09-19

Wanted no image quality sacrifice; and a smaller size - and I was willing to forego the 1.4. This line split the bill perfectly. I love the attention to detail.

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The Sigma 35mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary Lens for Sony E has internal focusing.
Answered by: Manzell
Date published: 2022-05-09

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Asked by: Spencer
If the camera you own has the ability to turn the autofocus feature on and off via the camera's menu, then yes, it can be done from either the camera body via the menu or via the AF/MF switch on the lens. When you disable the autofocus either via the camera's menu or directly on the lens, you would enable the fine focus ring function for manual focus usage needs.
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Date published: 2021-04-26

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Hello: what advantages and disadvantages of this lens, compared to the Sony FE 50mm f / 2.8 Macro Lens ?, thanks in advance
Asked by: Benito
While we have not had a chance to try this lens out, on paper the differences would be the focal length (35mm versus 50mm), the wider aperture (f/2 versus f/2.8), minimum focusing distance (35mm has 10" versus 50mm's 6"), autofocus speed (macro lenses are typically slower).
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Date published: 2021-02-09

I see from the photos that the aperture rings ...

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From our tests in the store using the Sigma 35mm f/2 DG DN C, the effect is not quite similar to a de-clicked aperture ring. Firstly, there is an audible click when rotating the physical aperture ring. Secondly, there is a split-second latency even in Aperture Priority where the exposure adjusts and the shutter speed/ISO raises in order to compensate for the change. We had a much more seamless effect when the lens is set to "A" and we adjusted the aperture via the dials as we did not hear the click nor did we see any visible exposure change.
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Date published: 2022-02-16

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Asked by: Ksenia
I apologize in advance for the vague answer, but "better" will very much depend on the kind of photographs you make and the kind of compositions you enjoy. Typically, 35mm/40mm are seen as more "traditional" for street photography, but the 45mm might offer you tighter, slightly more intimate perspectives during everyday shooting. Truthfully, there isn't a significant difference between them, and you should be able to enjoy making photographs with either! With regards to portraiture, the longer focal length 45 is typically better due to lesser distortion, but depending on your type of portraiture (environmental portraits versus headshot/corporate portraiture), this will also vary the choice of lens.
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Yes this will work on the Leica CL.
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Date published: 2021-11-20
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