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Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM Canon EF Review

Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM

Main Features

  • 35mm Focal Range
  • F1.4 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 67mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Canon EF Mount
  • Weight: 665g.
  • Diameter: 77mm
  • Length: 94mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.3m
  • Max Magnification:0.19x
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Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM Overview

Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Wideangle Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with Canon EF mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifePoor
SportsPoor
PortraitAverage
TravelAverage
StreetExcellent
WeddingAverage
Walk AroundAverage
VloggingGood
LandscapeVery Good
MacroPoor

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Reasons to Buy Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM Lens

Here, we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Autofocus
Distance Scale
DoF(Depth of Field) Scale
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing
Very Fast Aperture
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
9 Diaphragm Blades
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CONs
No Weather Sealing

Lens Mount

Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM is compatible with cameras that have Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.

Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM is also available in Pentax KAF3 , Sony Alpha, Sigma SA, Nikon F (FX) and Leica L mounts.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM has a maximum diameter of 77mm and total length of 94mm. It weighs 665g / 23.5 oz.

Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM has a filter thread of 67mm.

Focal Range

Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM has a fixed focal lenght of 35mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 56mm.

Optical Image Stabilization

Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).

Alternatively, you can check the Canon 28mm f2.8 IS USM , Canon 35mm f2 IS USM, Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD in Canon EF mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization.

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Maximum Magnification Ratio

Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.19x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.3m.

Aperture

Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM has a max aperture of F1.4 and a minimum aperture of F16.0.

Optical Formula

Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM's optical formula consists of 13 elements in 11 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:

  • 4 SLD glass elements
  • 1 FLD glass element
  • 2 aspherical elements

Lens Hood

Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos. The model number of the hood is LH730-03.

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Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Sigma
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount Canon EF
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 35mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Unknown
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F1.4
Min Aperture F16.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics
Optical Elements 13
Optical Groups 11
Special Elements 4 SLD glass elements, 1 FLD glass element, 2 aspherical elements

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.3m
Max Magnification 0.19X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Ring-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 665g
Diameter 77mm
Length 94mm
Materials Plastic barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing No
Filter Thread 67mm
Filter Notes Does not rotate
Hood Supplied Yes
Hood Code LH730-03
Tripod Collar No
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