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Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG DN 'Art' Review

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The Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG DN 'Art' lens is a groundbreaking lens designed for Sony's mirrorless and 4 L mount cameras. Despite the hefty price tag, it offers exceptional image quality, beautiful bokeh, and impressive brightness advantage. It has versatile build quality and performs exceptionally for close-up photography.

This lens is a groundbreaking option for professional photographers. It offers exceptional image quality, beautiful bokeh, and impressive brightness advantage. The solid build quality and precise focus ring make it a versatile option for a variety of photography needs.

Pros
  • Exceptional image quality
  • Beautiful bokeh
  • Impressive brightness advantage
  • Versatile build quality
Cons
  • Hefty
  • Slow autofocus
  • Lacks image stabilization

The lens lacks image stabilization and the autofocus, although accurate, is a bit slow. However, the overall image quality and bokeh make it a top choice for professional work.

The Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG DN 'Art' lens is a groundbreaking lens designed for Sony's mirrorless and 4 L mount cameras. Despite the hefty price tag, it offers exceptional image quality, beautiful bokeh, and impressive brightness advantage. The lens is quite large and hefty, weighing over a kilogram, but its solid metallic build quality and metal lens mount with a sealing gasket justify the price point. The aperture is electronically controlled with the option for smooth adjustments, and the focus ring is smooth and precise. The autofocus is accurate but a bit slow and may struggle in dark conditions. The lens lacks image stabilization, but it compensates with exceptional image quality, especially at wider apertures. It performs remarkably well on both full-frame and APS-C cameras, offering sharpness, minimal distortion, and impressive close-up quality. The bokeh is soft and aesthetically pleasing, with minimal chromatic aberration. Overall, the Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG DN 'Art' lens is a versatile and high-performing option for professional photographers.

The Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG DN 'Art' lens is a versatile and high-performing option for professional photographers looking for exceptional image quality and beautiful bokeh.

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