Take your mirrorless to the next level
― benefit from the finest performance
that the SIGMA’s first F1.2 large aperture prime delivers.

Bringing the “pursuit of ultimate image quality”
to the next level
with an F1.2 Art line lens for mirrorless cameras

First wide-angle AF lens with F1.2 maximum aperture for the full-frame Sony E-mount and L-Mount system. This lens enables a creation of artwork with astounding resolution and large bokeh effects, such as portraits that make use of a shallow depth of field. It brings the development concept of the Art line “pursuit of ultimate image quality” to the next level. While utilizing optical correction function inside the camera, aberrations that are difficult to post-process are thoroughly corrected thanks to the optical design and it thereby enhances resolution.

DG
DN

Features

Newly developed high-performance
lens series for full-frame
mirrorless cameras

With mirrorless cameras emerging at an accelerated pace, expectations towards lenses suited for high-performance full-frame mirrorless cameras are growing. Unfortunately, many photographers may feel that they have little choices for mirrorless lens systems in terms of performance, size, extensive lineup, and due to the burden of having to use multiple systems. SIGMA has thus developed and proposes this new full-frame mirrorless lens series as the optimal solution to this challenge.

SIGMA will develop interchangeable lenses with unprecedented specifications and performance by designs that benefit from the short flange focal length feature of mirrorless cameras while retaining the concepts of “Contemporary,” “Art,” and “Sports.” We will announce three models as the first lenses from this series.

SIGMA’s First F1.2
maximum aperture,
large-diameter prime lens

The “Art line in the age of mirrorless cameras” pursues ultimate performance as a large-diameter lens with a focal length of 35mm and also achieves a maximum aperture of F1.2. Three SLD glass elements and three aspherical lenses including a double-sided aspherical lens are optimally arranged in a lens construction of 17 elements in 12 groups. In addition to the optical design that makes use of the characteristic of the short flange focal length, it effectively takes advantage of the correction function inside the camera to correct distortion and peripheral illumination. Various aberrations that are difficult to correct by post-processing, such as sagittal coma flare, are thoroughly corrected by the compilation of the optical design technologies that SIGMA has cultivated, achieving an overwhelming resolution that can resolve over 50 million pixels.

High operability that supports various shooting situations in both still and video

In autofocus photography, comfortable shooting for a F1.2 large-diameter lens is achieved by the large hyper sonic motor (HSM) that gets desired torque required to drive the focus lens group. In manual focus photography, the focus ring driven by the focus-by-wire system with the optimized torque setting responds to fine operations of the photographer.

1Aperture ring

2AFL button
3Click ON/OFF Switch

The aperture ring1 is also mounted with a de-click function for removing clicks by the Click ON/OFF Switch3, enabling seamless operations that are especially useful such as during video shooting. Furthermore, the AFL button2 which can be assigned with various functions widens the range of operations available on the lens.

Substantial functions enable user confidence, even in tough environments

The lens features the dust- and splash-proof structure additionally with the water- and oil-repellent coating on the frontmost surface of the lens, which also supports shooting in various environments.

Other Features

Compatible with Lens Aberration Correction

Matching the optical characteristics of the lens, this function performs in-camera corrections of peripheral illumination, chromatic aberrations, distortion, and more, to further enhance image quality.

  • Note:
    ・Function available on supported cameras only. Available corrections or auto correction functionality may vary depending on the camera model.
    ・On cameras where lens aberration correction is controlled with ‘ON’ or ‘OFF’ in the camera menu, please set all aberration correction functions to ‘ON'(AUTO).

Designed to minimize flare and ghosting

From an early stage in the lens design process, flare and ghosting have been measured to establish an optical design resistant to strong incident light sources such as back lighting. SIGMA’s Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting to help photographers produce sharp and high contrast images even in back light conditions.

High-precision,
rugged brass bayonet mount

The brass mount combines high precision with rugged construction. Its treated surfaces and enhanced strength contribute to the exceptional durability of the lens.

The large HSM delivers highly responsive autofocus

The large hypersonic motor (HSM) delivers ample torque to the focusing group for outstanding speed, ensuring exceptionally stable performance even at lower speeds. Along with the optimized AF algorithm, this feature delivers fast autofocus photography.

Hood with lock

Features a hood with lock to prevent dropping the hood.

Rounded diaphragm (11-blade)

The 11-blade rounded diaphragm creates an attractive blur in the out-of-focus areas of the image.

ESSENTIALS

You’ll find our philosophy and craftsmanship
in every product

Our new lineup fully expresses our approach to lenses and photography itself. All of our lenses belong to one of three lines—Contemporary, Art, or Sports—all of which share our development philosophy and advanced manufacturing system. High performance, high quality, and high end in every respect, these lenses give people who love photography lasting value and consistent, exciting results. The secret is our passion for craftsmanship that we put into every production process and every product.

Specifications

35mm F1.2 DG DN

Lens Construction

  • SLD glass
  • ASPHERICAL LENS

Lens Construction

17 elements in 12 groups

Angle of View

  • L-Mount
    63.4°
  • Sony E-Mount
    63.4°

Number of Diaphragm Blades

11 (Rounded diaphragm)

Minimum Aperture

F16

Minimum Focusing Distance

30cm / 11.8in.

Maximum Magnification Ratio

1:5.1

Filter size

φ82mm

Dimensions (Diameter × Length)

  • L-Mount
    φ87.8mm × 136.2mm / φ3.5in. × 5.4in.
  • Sony E-Mount
    φ87.8mm × 138.2mm / φ3.4in. × 5.4in.
  • *The length of a lens is measured from the filter surface to its mount.

Weight

  • L-Mount
    1,090g / 38.4oz.
  • Sony E-Mount
    1,080g / 38.1oz.

Edition Number

A019

Supplied Accessories

Case, Petal Type Hood with Lock(LH878-02)supplied.

Corresponding AF Mounts / Barcode No.

  • Sony E-Mount
    00-85126-34165-7
  • L-Mount
    00-85126-34169-5

Technologies

Performance / Data

MTF Chart

Diffraction MTF

Geometrical MTF

The MTF chart gives the result at the wide-open aperture
Spatial frequency S:Sagittal Line M:Meridional Line
10lp/mm
30lp/mm

MTF chart guide

Product Lineup

35mm F1.2 DG DN

  • Sony E-mount

    Case, Petal Type Hood with Lock(LH878-02)supplied.

    00-85126-34165-7
  • L-Mount

    Case, Petal Type Hood with Lock(LH878-02)supplied.

    00-85126-34169-5

FAQ

 

Contact

For more information please contact your nearest service center.

Accessories

Supplied Accessories

LENS HOOD LH878-02

Barcode
00-85126-93728-7

FRONT CAP LCF-82mm Ⅲ

Barcode
00-85126-93002-8

REAR CAP LCR Ⅱ

* The image is for SIGMA.

Separately Sold Accessories

WR CERAMIC PROTECTOR 82mm

With many applications in aerospace and other industries, glass ceramics is an extremely tough type of crystallized glass that serves as the foundation for Clear Glass Ceramics. While featuring the high transmittance required of optical devices, this advanced new material combines greater hardness than chemically strengthened glass and greater flexibility than sapphire crystal glass. These qualities make Clear Glass Ceramics the ideal material for protective lens filters.

* Thinner frame wide type.

Barcode
00-85126-93183-4

PROTECTOR 82mm

Normal type. Protector is developed to protect the lens surface from dirt and dust as well as scratches. It is an ideal filter for regular use as it is completely colorless so does not affect color reproduction.

* Thinner frame wide type.

Barcode
00-85126-93110-0

WR PROTECTOR 82mm

Water-repellent, Antistatic type. Protector is developed to protect the lens surface from dirt and dust as well as scratches. It is an ideal filter for regular use as it is completely colorless so does not affect color reproduction.

* Thinner frame wide type.

Barcode
00-85126-93097-4

WR UV FILTER 82mm

UV Water-repellent, Antistatic type. UV filter prevents the bluish tone that generates when the weather is fine, by absorbing ultraviolet rays. It is effective in most situations, such as landscape, portrait and general photography on a sunny day. It is also an ideal filter for regular use as it is completely colorless so does not affect color reproduction.

* Thinner frame wide type.

Barcode
00-85126-93071-4

WR CIRCULAR PL FILTER 82mm

PL Water-repellent, Antistatic type. Circular PL filter removes the reflection of water surface and glass windows, and increases the contrast in landscape photography.

* Thinner frame wide type.

Barcode
00-85126-93084-4

USB DOCK UD-11

Catalogs / Resources

Manuals / Brochures

Impressions / Samples

35mm F1.2 DG DN | Art Impression

It is persuasive that SIGMA finally releases a F1.2 lens because they have been making this many large-diameter fixed-focal lenses in these days.

Ani Watanabe’s Impression

Astonishing starry skies at hand ―A wide-angle zoom with remarkable resolution that is perfect for full-frame mirrorless cameras

blur

Dad wasn’t exactly stylish, and neither were the photographs he took—at least on the surface. But what truth did they conceal?