An inherently flexible focal length, the Sony E-mount 35mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary Lens from Sigma is a sleek wide-angle prime pairing a bright design with a portable form factor. The standard wide field of view is useful for a broad array of subject types, including landscape, street, and reportage shooting, and the f/2 maximum aperture excels in challenging lighting and enables greater control over depth of field. In terms of the optical design, three aspherical elements and one SLD element are used to minimize a variety of aberrations and distortion for sharp and accurate rendering. Also, a Super Multi-Layer Coating helps to control ghosting and flare for improved color fidelity and contrast.

In regard to handling and focus, this lens features a stepping motor for quick and quiet AF performance that suits both photo and video applications. As an I Series lens, too, this lens features a manual aperture ring and all-metal barrel constriction for enhanced tactility. Additionally, there is a rounded nine-blade diaphragm for smooth bokeh quality and the lens housing is also weather-sealed to suit working in inclement conditions.

E-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format    Aperture Range: f/2 to f/22    One SLD Element    Three Aspherical Elements    Super Multi-Layer Coating    Stepping Motor AF System    Dust- and Splash-Resistant Construction    Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm

As part of the Contemporary line within Sigma's Global Vision series, this lens is designed to achieve a balance between convenience and performance, and meshes a compact, lightweight build and versatile handling with notable optical attributes.

I Series lens emphasizes a sleek and stylish physical design that is built to the same operational standards of Sigma's Cine lenses, including a mechanical aperture ring, knurled metal components, and various switches and tactile controls for intuitive operation.

Wide-angle 35mm lens is designed for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras, however can also be used with APS-C models where it provides a 52.5mm equivalent focal length.

Bright f/2 maximum aperture strikes and ideal balance between speed and size and manages to maintain a compact physical profile while also offering low-light performance and depth of field control.

One Special Low Dispersion (SLD) element markedly reduces chromatic aberrations and color fringing for improved clarity and color accuracy.

Three aspherical elements help to control distortion and spherical aberrations for a high degree of sharpness and accurate rendering.

A Super Multi-Layer Coating has been applied to lens elements in order to minimize lens flare and ghosting and contribute to producing contrast-rich and color-neutral imagery, even in backlit conditions.

Integrated stepping motor realizes smooth and quiet autofocus, which is further complemented by an internal focusing design to promote greater responsiveness.

Manual aperture ring includes an 'A' position for camera-based aperture selection.

Rounded nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a smooth and pleasing bokeh quality.

Brass bayonet affords improved mounting accuracy and rigidity and rubber sealing is incorporated in the mount's design to render it dust- and splash-resistant.

Included LCF58-01M magnetic lens cap attaches directly to the front of the lens and is compatible with the optional CH-11 Lens Cap Holder.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Which one is better for every day use (different genres), this one or 45mm 2.8?

A: I apologize in advance for the vague answer, but "better" will very much depend on the kind of photographs you make and the kind of compositions you enjoy. Typically, 35mm/40mm are seen as more "traditional" for street photography, but the 45mm might offer you tighter, slightly more intimate perspectives during everyday shooting. Truthfully, there isn't a significant difference between them, and you should be able to enjoy making photographs with either!

Q: 2. Is this compatible with a lieca cl

A: Yes this will work on the Leica CL.

Q: 3. Hello: what advantages and disadvantages of this lens, compared to the Sony FE 50mm f / 2.8 Macro Lens ?, thanks in advance

A: While we have not had a chance to try this lens out, on paper the differences would be the focal length (35mm versus 50mm), the wider aperture (f/2 versus f/2.8), minimum focusing distance (35mm has 10" versus 50mm's 6"), autofocus speed (macro lenses are typically slower).

Q: 4. Can this lens be used on a Sony Nex6 without using a adapter?

A: Being that the Sigma 65mm f/2 DG DN uses the Sony E mount, it can work with the Sony NEX-6.

Q: 5. Which lens is better for every day use and different genres (including portraits), this one or 45 2.8?

A: I apologize in advance for the vague answer, but "better" will very much depend on the kind of photographs you make and the kind of compositions you enjoy. Typically, 35mm/40mm are seen as more "traditional" for street photography, but the 45mm might offer you tighter, slightly more intimate perspectives during everyday shooting. Truthfully, there isn't a significant difference between them, and you should be able to enjoy making photographs with either! With regards to portraiture, the longer focal length 45 is typically better due to lesser distortion, but depending on your type of portraiture (environmental portraits versus headshot/corporate portraiture), this will also vary the choice of lens.

Q: 6. How is the manual focussing for this lens?

A: Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens for Sony E has a physical switch to turn off the lens Integrated stepping motor which allows smooth and internal manual focus. If you wish to focus manually, set the focus mode switch on the lens to the “MF” position. You can adjust the focus by turning the focus ring

Q: 7. Does this kit include the full original box and packaging for each of the three lenses?

A: Yes, the Sigma 24mm, 35mm, and 65mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary Lenses Kit for Sony E comes with the boxes for each lens.

Q: 8. I see from the photos that the aperture rings move in 1/3 stops. Will it give the same effect as de-clicked aperture of a cine lens? Or will the jumps be noticeable? Thanks

A: From our tests in the store using the Sigma 35mm f/2 DG DN C, the effect is not quite similar to a de-clicked aperture ring. Firstly, there is an audible click when rotating the physical aperture ring. Secondly, there is a split-second latency even in Aperture Priority where the exposure adjusts and the shutter speed/ISO raises in order to compensate for the change. We had a much more seamless effect when the lens is set to "A" and we adjusted the aperture via the dials as we did not hear the click nor did we see any visible exposure change.

Q: 9. Will this have full electronic functionality with the S1H and DJI RS2 Gimbal?

A: Yes. The lens has been designed to take full advantage of the lens and cam combo. Will also work on the DJI providing a payload support of 10lbs.

Q: 10. What’s the difference between this lens and the Art lens? Does anyone know? Thanks

A: The Art-series of Sigma lenses represents their highest quality offerings, typically also offering larger apertures, with the trade-off being significant increases in size, weight, and price. Contemporary lenses are mostly smaller, high-quality offers with reasonable apertures meant for the budget-conscious consumer that isn't willing to sacrifice too much quality in order to get a great lens. This usually applies across the board, and is especially true for the new DG DN Contemporary lenses which are significantly smaller than their DG Art counterparts.