Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary E-mount lens review by onsplekkie

onsplekkie#45654 date: Mar-3-2021
sharpness: 5 color: 5 build: 5 distortion: 4 flare control: 5 overall: 4.8	tested on: film camera: APS-C: 6MP; 10MP; 12MP; 14MP; 16MP; 20MP; 24MP full frame: 12MP; 24MP; 36MP; 42MP; 61MP
ownership:	I used to own this lens
compared to:	1.4/35 Sony Zeiss ZA 2/35mm Zeiss Loxia FE 2.8/35mm Sony FE 1.8/35 Sony FE 1.7/35mm Voigtlander Ultron VM 1.4/35mm Samyang UMC 1.4/35mm Nikon Ais 1.4/35mm Contax Zeiss a few other vintage 35mm lenses
price paid:	619 euro (new)
positive:	Shaprness wide open in centre & middle of the frame. Few clicks on the aperture makes it very sharp even into the extreme corners. Colours have plenty contrast, like my loxia 2.8/21. Build of the lens is great, mix between Loxia & modern Voigtlander Great fit for A7iii body
negative:	In more difficult lighting conditions (backlit) the lens struggles a bit to keep colours neutral/pleasant, more so then my loxia & voigtlander lenses. Sunhood a bit big & feels a bit awkward when using manual focus Distortion should be 4,5 rating. Good for 35mm but it's noticeable (no lens profile for RAW yet)
comment:	Somehow this lens takes the best part of all lenses above mentioned. Sharpness & redering like the Voigtlander 1.7/35 wide open, contrast & build like the Zeiss ZA, AF & size of the Sony 1.8/35. That is a lot for a smallish lens. now sold; the 35GM has taken it's place in my bag. Still, for the money this lens almost equals the GM; par the f/1.4 speed.