Sigma 35 mm / F 1,4 DG HSM

Superb optics that beat anything else in its class ; Impressive flare resistance ; Fast, silent, and accurate autofocus ; Excellent build quality ; Very competitive price

Slightly fussy rendition of out-of-focus backgrounds under some conditions ; No weather sealing

The Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM is a truly excellent lens, that performs as well in the field as its superb lab test results suggest. With fast silent focusing and solid build, its lower price makes it a compelling alternative to the camera manufacturers'...

High-quality portrait lens at a great price; solid, functional build with an unpretentious design; maximum f/1.4 aperture creates a shallow depth of field and pleasing background blur for an intense effect; tack sharpness, especially when you stop down...

Sigma had been relatively quiet in 2012 in terms of new professional-grade lenses, but the 35mm F1.4 DG HSM shows that the company is back with a bang this year. While this 35mm prime had a few issues with slow focusing, especially when going from...