Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM Art Lens for Sigma SA

Sigma 35mm F1.4 Art Lens: Unmatched Clarity and Versatility

Overview:

The Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM Art Lens stands out as a premium choice for photographers seeking top-tier image quality and versatility. Designed for Sigma SA-mount cameras, this lens excels in delivering razor-sharp clarity and vibrant color reproduction, thanks to its advanced optical design featuring one FLD element, four SLD elements, and two aspherical elements. These components work together to significantly reduce chromatic aberrations and distortion. The lens's fast f/1.4 aperture is a boon for low-light photography, enabling users to capture stunning images with a shallow depth of field and beautiful bokeh, making it ideal for portraiture, street scenes, and even astrophotography.

Durability is a key aspect of this lens, with its robust construction including a brass bayonet mount and weather-sealing to withstand challenging environments. The Hyper Sonic AF Motor (HSM) ensures swift, precise, and quiet autofocus, enhancing its suitability for both stills and video. Additionally, the lens's rounded 9-blade diaphragm contributes to its aesthetically pleasing bokeh effect. Weighing 810g and measuring 77mm x 94mm, it's a well-balanced lens for various photography styles. The Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM Art Lens is not just a lens but an investment in quality and creativity for both professional and enthusiast photographers.

More Details:

• Outstanding Image Quality: The lens features exceptional sharpness, clarity, and color rendition across its aperture range, making every shot a masterpiece.

• Advanced Optical Design: Incorporating one FLD element, four SLD elements, and two aspherical elements, it effectively minimizes chromatic aberrations and distortion for pristine image quality.

• Fast f/1.4 Aperture: Excel in low-light conditions and achieve creative bokeh effects, perfect for portraiture, street photography, and astrophotography.

• Durable Construction: Built with high-quality materials, including a brass bayonet mount, and weather-sealed for resistance against dust and moisture.

• Hyper Sonic AF Motor: Ensures fast, accurate, and silent autofocus, enhancing both still photography and videography.

• Smooth Bokeh: The rounded 9-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality, adding an artistic touch to your photos.

• Lens construction - A single FLD glass lens, which boasts the same performance as a fluorite lens, is combined with four SLD glass lenses to minimize chromatic aberration. And optimized power distribution helps correct various types of optical aberration. These features give this F1.4 large-aperture lens truly optimal image quality.
• Exclusive low-dispersion glass - Most chromatic aberration can be removed by combining a high-refractivity convex lens element with a low-refractivity concave element. Yet residual chromatic aberration known as “secondary spectrum” may still remain. To minimize this secondary spectrum, which can be a serious issue with conventional lenses, SIGMA lenses feature up to three types of exclusive low-dispersion glass offering superior performance: ELD (Extraordinary Low Dispersion), SLD (Special Low Dispersion) and FLD (“F” Low Dispersion). In particular, FLD glass offers ultra-low dispersion in combination with high transmittance and the anomalous dispersion characteristics of fluorite. 
• Rounded diaphragm - When photographing with point light sources such as electric lights or reflections on a body of water in the background, the rounded 9-blade diaphragm helps produce an attractive bokeh effect—even at large-aperture settings.
• HSM (Hypersonic motor) - Delivers high AF speed and extremely quiet performance.
• Floating system - This system adjusts the distance between lens groups during focusing, thereby reducing the amount of lens movement required. The result is less aberration at different shooting distances. Benefits are particularly great in macro lenses because they cover a wide range of shooting distances, and in wide-angle lenses, which employ asymmetric configurations of lens elements.
• TSC (Thermally Stable Composite) - A first for the industry, the barrel of the lens features a new TSC (Thermally Stable Composite) that offers minimal thermal shrinkage combined with exceptional hardness. It also offers 25% greater elasticity than polycarbonate. Since its thermal shrinkage is low, TSC matches well with metal parts, further contributing to the high-precision construction of the lens. TSC also makes possible slimmer forms for parts like zoom rings and scaling rings.
• Flare and ghosting reduction - SIGMA’s Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting to help photographers produce sharp and high-contrast images even in backlit conditions. The included lens hood can be attached to block out extraneous light, which can have a negative effect on rendering performance.
• High-precision, rugged brass bayonet mount - The brass mount combines high precision with rugged construction. Its treated surfaces and enhanced strength contribute to the exceptional durability of the lens.

• Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM Art Lens for Sigma SA
• Sigma Lens Cap
• Sigma Rear Lens Cap
• Sigma Lens Hood
• Sigma Soft Padded Lens Case
• Limited 1-Year Warranty
• Limited 3-Year U.S.A. Warranty Extension

Is the Sigma 35mm F1.4 Art Lens suitable for low-light photography?

Yes, its fast f/1.4 aperture makes it excellent for low-light conditions, allowing for better exposure and creative depth of field effects.

Can this lens be used for professional portrait photography?

Absolutely. The lens's sharpness and bokeh capabilities make it ideal for high-quality portrait photography.

Is the autofocus system in this lens quiet?

Yes, the Hyper Sonic AF Motor (HSM) provides fast, accurate, and notably silent autofocus, suitable for both photography and videography.

Does this lens come with weather sealing?

Yes, it is weather-sealed, offering resistance against dust and moisture, making it reliable for use in various environmental conditions.

Is there any image stabilization in this lens?

No, the Sigma 35mm F1.4 Art Lens does not include image stabilization.

What type of photography is this lens best suited for?

It's versatile and particularly well-suited for portraiture, street photography, astrophotography, and any scenario requiring a fast aperture and high-quality imaging.

Can the lens be used with Sigma teleconverters?

Yes, it is compatible with Sigma teleconverters, which allows for an extended focal length and added versatility.

Is the lens compatible with full-frame cameras?

Yes, it is designed for full-frame cameras and is compatible with Sigma SA-mount cameras.