Sigma's Art series of lenses is loved by many photographers for its combination of great optical quality and relatively affordable prices that often undercut first party manufacturers by around 50 percent. Their 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art lens for Sony E and L mounts pushes boundaries a bit, as it is the first in the series with a maximum aperture of f/1.2. How does it hold up in practice? This great video takes a look to answer that question.
Coming to you from Manny Ortiz, this excellent video gives his impressions of the Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art lens. The 35mm f/1.2 is the company's first lens with an f/1.2 maximum aperture and offers a highly useful focal length for a range of scenarios. The lens features a Hyper Sonic Motor for fast autofocus with full-time manual override, three Low Dispension and three aspherical (one double-sided) elements for control of aberrations and distortion, three Special Low Dispersion elements for reduced chromatic aberrations, aperture-declicking for video work, an 11-blade rounded diaphragm for smoother bokeh, water- and oil-repellant coating on the front element, and weather-resistant construction. Altogether, it looks like a rugged and capable lens for a range of situations. Check out the video above for Ortiz' full thoughts.
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