Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM Art A-mount lens review by 24stang

reviewer#11501 date: Nov-26-2013
sharpness: 5
color: 5
build: 5
distortion: 5
flare control: 5
overall: 5
tested on:
  • film camera:Film camera
  • APS-C: 6MP6 MP; 10MP10 MP; 12MP12 MP; 14MP14 MP; 16MP16 MP; 20MP20 MP; 24MP24 MP
  • full frame: 12MP12 MP; 24MP24 MP; 36MP36 MP; 42MP42 MP; 61MP61 MP
ownership:I own this lens
compared to:Minolta 28-70 2.8G
price paid:899 USD
positive:Amazing image quality at any aperture. Very short minimum focus distance makes this a perfect walk-around lens. Focus ring is so smooth. Takes advantage of the a high-resolution sensor such as the 24MP on the a99.
negative:For a brand new lens, it required a lot of micro adjustment.
comment:This lens has become my standard lens over a Minolta 28-70mm 2.8G. The sleek design makes old lenses really show their age.

After seeing all the Canon/Nikon mount reviews for this lens, the decision to get it was pretty easy. I bought it on the day of release and it is labelled 012.

rating summary

lens image
  • total reviews: 17
  • sharpness: 4.79
  • color: 4.82
  • build: 4.82
  • distortion: 5.00
  • flare control: 5.00
  • overall: 4.89
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