Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Review
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The Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN and 65mm F2 DG DN lenses are well-built and offer great image quality. The 65mm is particularly sharp and offers nice soft backgrounds, while the 35mm has some image issues but still performs well.
The 65mm lens is highly recommended for photography and can serve as a normal 50 lens replacement. The 35mm lens is a compelling option for Sony E-mount and L-mount users.
Pros
- Well-built and weather-sealed
- Good image quality
- Smooth autofocus
- Minimal chromatic aberrations and round bokeh
Cons
- 35mm lens has image issues
- 65mm lens has some breathing
- 35mm lens corners are not very sharp
The Sigma 65mm lens has minimal chromatic aberrations, round bokeh, and good sharpness even at f2.
The Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN and 65mm F2 DG DN lenses are well-built and offer great image quality. The build quality is impressive, and the lenses are weather sealed. The aperture and focus ring are well-dampened and easy to use. Both lenses have fast and smooth autofocus. The Sigma 65mm lens has minimal chromatic aberrations, round bokeh, and good sharpness even at f2. On the other hand, the 35mm lens has some image issues, such as color shifts and onion ring in the bokeh. The 65mm lens is highly recommended for photography and can serve as a normal 50 lens replacement. The 35mm lens is a compelling option for Sony E-mount and L-mount users. Overall, these lenses offer good quality and performance for their respective focal lengths.
The 35mm F2 DG DN lens has some image issues, such as color shifts and onion ring in the bokeh, but still performs well.
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