Testseek.com have collected 87 expert reviews of the Sigma AF 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM and the average rating is 71%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sigma AF 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM.
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87 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
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257 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Highquality portrait lens at a great price
Solid
Functional build with an unpretentious design
Maximum f/1.4 aperture creates a shallow depth of field and pleasing background blur for an intense effect
Tack sharpness
Especially when you stop down a b
Stylish casing of good quality
Sensational image quality in the frame centre
Good image quality on the edge of the frame
Slight longitudinal chromatic aberration
Excellent correction of the lateral chromatic aberration
The lowest distortion in this c
Superb optics that beat anything else in its class
Impressive flare resistance
Fast
Silent
And accurate autofocus
Excellent build quality
Very competitive price
Sharp from edge to edge. Minimal distortion. Wide aperture. 9.8-inch close focus. Full-frame coverage. Available for multiple camera systems.
Very sharp. Fast aperture. Minimal distortion.
Astounding image quality
Terrific value for money
Immaculate build quality
Exceptional bokeh
Razorsharp
Opticallysuperb on APSC
Unrivaled fast F1.4 aperture (vs. the Pentax lens lineup)
Silent autofocus
Perfect for portraits
Landscapes
Or closeups
Solid build quality
Professionalgrade performance
4year extended warrant
The editors didn't like
In lowcontrast shooting conditions
The lens can take over a second to focus from infinity to close up
Lens sometimes hunted for focus during portrait sessions in low light
Autofocus sound can be picked up when shooting video
No weather sealing
Huge vignetting.
Slightly fussy rendition of out-of-focus backgrounds under some conditions
Noticeable fall-off at f/1.4 and f/2. May require focus adjustment via USB Dock. Large and heavy. Omits stabilization
Heavy. No aperture ring
No weather seals
Much bigger than necessary (for APSC)
Heavy (665g)
Long and bulky (with hood)
Smaller/cheaper alternatives exist for APSC cameras
