Sigma Art 35mm F1.4 DG II Released
p.1 #2Sigma Art 35mm F1.4 DG II Released
Watched reviews from Gordon, CF and Gerald - very impressive performance from the Sigma. Looks like a winner all around, especially when price and build quality come into play.
Compared to the GM it looks like it's as sharp or sharper in the centre, sharper in the corners with similar distortion, far less breathing and pretty similar bokeh.
Well played, Sigma.
Edited on Feb 24, 2026 at 01:34 AM · View previous versions
Compared to the GM it looks like it's as sharp or sharper in the centre, sharper in the corners with similar distortion, far less breathing and pretty similar bokeh.
Well played, Sigma.
Edited on Feb 24, 2026 at 01:34 AM · View previous versions
Feb 24, 2026 at 01:32 AM
p.1 #3Sigma Art 35mm F1.4 DG II Released
Looks good, the most interesting 35mm from Sigma to date
Feb 24, 2026 at 01:34 AM
p.1 #4Sigma Art 35mm F1.4 DG II Released
The GM seems to edge it out in terms of corner sharpness, but flare resistance seems better on the new Sigma. Nice work from the boys from Aizu.
Feb 24, 2026 at 03:01 AM
p.1 #5Sigma Art 35mm F1.4 DG II Released
Someone needs to test the close up performance, which has plagued many Sigma lenses like the 35i
Magnification is 1:5.4 = 0.18x, which is not as good as the 35GM (0.23x AF, 0.26x MF)
Magnification is 1:5.4 = 0.18x, which is not as good as the 35GM (0.23x AF, 0.26x MF)
Feb 24, 2026 at 03:15 AM
p.1 #6Sigma Art 35mm F1.4 DG II Released
So glad I have a Sony body so I can have the option to enjoy fine lenses like this from Sigma. I'll gladly trade internal 7k raw and open gate for access to more and better glass :-)
Feb 24, 2026 at 04:13 AM
p.1 #7Sigma Art 35mm F1.4 DG II Released
aCuria wrote:
Someone needs to test the close up performance, which has plagued many Sigma lenses like the 35i
Magnification is 1:5.4 = 0.18x, which is not as good as the 35GM (0.23x AF, 0.26x MF)
Yes, that's a good point. The first version had lousy performance up close (well basically at MFD, but still AFAIR).
Looks alright at 7:40 in Christopher Frost's review (also supposedly focuses a bit closer than advertised) :
I'd also argue that a smaller magnification ratio at MFD actually means lesser focus breathing
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Someone needs to test the close up performance, which has plagued many Sigma lenses like the 35i
Magnification is 1:5.4 = 0.18x, which is not as good as the 35GM (0.23x AF, 0.26x MF)
Yes, that's a good point. The first version had lousy performance up close (well basically at MFD, but still AFAIR).
Looks alright at 7:40 in Christopher Frost's review (also supposedly focuses a bit closer than advertised) :
I'd also argue that a smaller magnification ratio at MFD actually means lesser focus breathing
...Feb 24, 2026 at 05:03 AM
p.1 #8Sigma Art 35mm F1.4 DG II Released
Outstanding wrote:
Now we are talking…
Now we are talking…
Feb 24, 2026 at 06:07 AM
p.1 #9Sigma Art 35mm F1.4 DG II Released
j4nu wrote:
Magnification is 1:5.4 = 0.18x, which is not as good as the 35GM (0.23x AF, 0.26x MF)Yes, that's a good point. The first version had lousy performance up close (well basically at MFD, but still AFAIR).
Looks alright at 7:40 in Christopher Frost's review (also supposedly focuses a bit closer than advertised) :
I'd also argue that a smaller magnification ratio at MFD actually means lesser focus breathing ...
IMO If focus breathing is a problem get the Sony lens and turn on compensation.
aCuria wrote
Someone needs to test the close up performance, which has plagued many Sigma lenses like the 35iMagnification is 1:5.4 = 0.18x, which is not as good as the 35GM (0.23x AF, 0.26x MF)
Looks alright at 7:40 in Christopher Frost's review (also supposedly focuses a bit closer than advertised) :
I'd also argue that a smaller magnification ratio at MFD actually means lesser focus breathing
...IMO If focus breathing is a problem get the Sony lens and turn on compensation.
Feb 24, 2026 at 07:45 AM
p.1 #10Sigma Art 35mm F1.4 DG II Released
aCuria wrote:
Magnification is 1:5.4 = 0.18x, which is not as good as the 35GM (0.23x AF, 0.26x MF)Yes, that's a good point. The first version had lousy performance up close (well basically at MFD, but still AFAIR).
Looks alright at 7:40 in Christopher Frost's review (also supposedly focuses a bit closer than advertised) :
I'd also argue that a smaller magnification ratio at MFD actually means lesser focus breathing ...IMO If focus breathing is a problem get the Sony lens and turn on compensation.
Sigma has almost no breathing and no distortions, GM has pincushion. Gerald Undone says Sony even after using breathing compensation which results in narrower view has more breathing than this Sigma. Sony still pulse a bit.
He also mentions Sony has bad distortion at MFD and Sigma has none, you can see the comparison and Sigma offers slightly lower MFD but completely undistorted.
https://youtu.be/niF6RmexCTc
j4nu wrote
aCuria wrote
Someone needs to test the close up performance, which has plagued many Sigma lenses like the 35iMagnification is 1:5.4 = 0.18x, which is not as good as the 35GM (0.23x AF, 0.26x MF)
Looks alright at 7:40 in Christopher Frost's review (also supposedly focuses a bit closer than advertised) :
I'd also argue that a smaller magnification ratio at MFD actually means lesser focus breathing
...Sigma has almost no breathing and no distortions, GM has pincushion. Gerald Undone says Sony even after using breathing compensation which results in narrower view has more breathing than this Sigma. Sony still pulse a bit.
He also mentions Sony has bad distortion at MFD and Sigma has none, you can see the comparison and Sigma offers slightly lower MFD but completely undistorted.
https://youtu.be/niF6RmexCTc
Feb 24, 2026 at 09:25 AM
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p.1 #14Sigma Art 35mm F1.4 DG II Released
aCuria wrote:
Magnification is 1:5.4 = 0.18x, which is not as good as the 35GM (0.23x AF, 0.26x MF)Yes, that's a good point. The first version had lousy performance up close (well basically at MFD, but still AFAIR).
Looks alright at 7:40 in Christopher Frost's review (also supposedly focuses a bit closer than advertised) :
I'd also argue that a smaller magnification ratio at MFD actually means lesser focus breathing ...IMO If focus breathing is a problem get the Sony lens and turn on compensation.
It's a solution for sure, but it also has a downside:
you're not shooting 35mm anymore...
j4nu wrote
aCuria wrote
Someone needs to test the close up performance, which has plagued many Sigma lenses like the 35iMagnification is 1:5.4 = 0.18x, which is not as good as the 35GM (0.23x AF, 0.26x MF)
Looks alright at 7:40 in Christopher Frost's review (also supposedly focuses a bit closer than advertised) :
I'd also argue that a smaller magnification ratio at MFD actually means lesser focus breathing
...It's a solution for sure, but it also has a downside:
you're not shooting 35mm anymore...
Feb 24, 2026 at 10:22 AM
p.1 #15Sigma Art 35mm F1.4 DG II Released
This release from Sigma feels like a new school old school lens 
Meaning - the last decade, design innovations have given us very sharp lenses, sharp at large apertures and across the frame. Sharper than we could have dreamed of in the past. That came with a price - designers left optical distortion correction on the table, and relied on software profiles. The tradeoff was generally worth it for sharpness in the corners at apertures we could scarcely imagine before.
But now, that's commonplace, even inexpensive lenses from lesser known 3rd party companies can do that. So, with this lens, it appears Sigma went new school on the sharpness, and old school on optical distortion correction and focus breathing. Lovely.
Meaning - the last decade, design innovations have given us very sharp lenses, sharp at large apertures and across the frame. Sharper than we could have dreamed of in the past. That came with a price - designers left optical distortion correction on the table, and relied on software profiles. The tradeoff was generally worth it for sharpness in the corners at apertures we could scarcely imagine before.
But now, that's commonplace, even inexpensive lenses from lesser known 3rd party companies can do that. So, with this lens, it appears Sigma went new school on the sharpness, and old school on optical distortion correction and focus breathing. Lovely.
Feb 24, 2026 at 10:57 AM
p.1 #17Sigma Art 35mm F1.4 DG II Released
What would you all recommend now that this Sigma 35mm has the Sony GM beat in a number of categories.
Buy the new Sigma 35mm, or purchase a good quality used Sony 35mm GM? Both are now at a similar price point so I'm trying to decide what might be the best option.
Buy the new Sigma 35mm, or purchase a good quality used Sony 35mm GM? Both are now at a similar price point so I'm trying to decide what might be the best option.
Feb 24, 2026 at 02:50 PM
p.1 #18Sigma Art 35mm F1.4 DG II Released
Excited for this. I had a 35mm GM that sadly got damaged when a bag strap came apart, with the 35mm GM in the bag, I am never getting another camera bag with a clip on the strap again. At the time, nearly 2 years ago, I couldn’t fathom paying another $2k CAD to get the same 35mm GM, it would be a painful reminder of an accident, so I got a Sigma 35mm f/1.2. I love the Sigma 35mm f/1.2 and won’t part with it, but I have been missing the brutal sharpness and perfection of the GM lens with it’s compact size; I am in the market again to get a more mobile 35mm and I think this will do. I really hope I still don’t miss the GM after getting this lens.
Feb 24, 2026 at 03:03 PM
p.1 #19Sigma Art 35mm F1.4 DG II Released
screamsi wrote:
What would you all recommend now that this Sigma 35mm has the Sony GM beat in a number of categories.
Buy the new Sigma 35mm, or purchase a good quality used Sony 35mm GM? Both are now at a similar price point so I'm trying to decide what might be the best option.
I think I would wait for some more user testing, but it is an interesting question now. I prefer Sigma's build quality on their Art series, but I know others prefer the GM, but that's a preference consideration.
Sigma Canada includes a 7 year warranty, and since warranties are non-transferrable, I would appreciate the 7 years on a new Sigma vs. none on a used GM.
What would you all recommend now that this Sigma 35mm has the Sony GM beat in a number of categories.
Buy the new Sigma 35mm, or purchase a good quality used Sony 35mm GM? Both are now at a similar price point so I'm trying to decide what might be the best option.
I think I would wait for some more user testing, but it is an interesting question now. I prefer Sigma's build quality on their Art series, but I know others prefer the GM, but that's a preference consideration.
Sigma Canada includes a 7 year warranty, and since warranties are non-transferrable, I would appreciate the 7 years on a new Sigma vs. none on a used GM.
Feb 24, 2026 at 03:28 PM
p.1 #20Sigma Art 35mm F1.4 DG II Released
Long live sigma's lens hoods with the release button! I really wish every manufacturer would adopt this.
Feb 24, 2026 at 03:43 PM