Lens comparison · Sony E / FE · updated 5 November 2026

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art vs Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art

Verdict

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art has more in its favour on paper. The 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art gathers more light for low light and background blur; the 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art is lighter and cheaper.

Choose the 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art for

  • less weight (640g vs 1090g)
  • a lower price (about £600 vs £730)

Choose the 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art for

  • a brighter maximum aperture (f/1.2, about 0.4 stops more light)
35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art
BrandSigmaSigma
Focal length35mm35mm
Maximum aperturef/1.4f/1.2
Weight640 g1090 g
StabilisationNoNo
Weather sealingYesYes
Filter size67mm82mm
Made forFull frameFull frame
New price£849£1,399
Used at MPB (Sony E / FE)£599–£599£734–£734

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art better than the Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art?

The 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art offers less weight (640g vs 1090g), a lower price (about £600 vs £730); the 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art offers a brighter maximum aperture (f/1.2, about 0.4 stops more light).

Which is better value, the 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art or the 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art?

On Sony E / FE, the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art costs about £600 against about £730 for the Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art (MPB used where listed, otherwise new; checked 5 November 2026).

Is f/1.2 worth it over f/1.4?

f/1.2 gathers about 0.4 stops more light, which helps indoors, at night and for background blur. If you mostly shoot in good light, the slower lens is usually lighter and cheaper.

Do both lenses fit the same cameras?

Both are available for Sony E / FE (and other mounts: L-Mount).