Sigma Updates Its Flagship 35mm With the f/1.2 DG II Art

Sigma has announced the 35mm f/1.2 DG II Art, the successor to the 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art introduced in 2019. The new lens is available for preorder now.

The redesign focuses on reducing size and weight. Sigma reports the lens is about 20% shorter and 30% lighter than the previous version, with a filter size reduced from 82mm to 72mm. Autofocus performance has been upgraded with a floating focus design driven by a dual High-response Linear Actuator (HLA) system, allowing two focus groups to move independently. This system reduces focus breathing and improves performance for both still photography and video work.

Optically, the 35mm f/1.2 DG II Art uses 17 elements in 13 groups, including one Special Low Dispersion (SLD) element and four aspherical elements. Sigma states that this combination suppresses chromatic aberration and sagittal coma flare while maintaining high resolution and smooth bokeh. The lens features an 11-blade rounded diaphragm to maintain circular bokeh even at smaller apertures.

The lens body includes an aperture ring with lock and click/de-click switches, an assignable AFL button, a dust- and splash-resistant structure, and a water- and oil-repellent coating on the front element. It ships with a petal-shaped hood, front and rear caps, and a pouch.

Key Specs

• Focal length: 35mm

• Maximum aperture: f/1.2

• Minimum aperture: f/16

• Lens construction: 17 elements in 13 groups (1 SLD, 4 aspherical)

• Diaphragm blades: 11, rounded

• Minimum focusing distance: 28 cm (11.1 in.)

• Maximum magnification ratio: 1:5.3

• Filter size: 72mm

• Dimensions: 81.0 × 111.4 mm (3.2 × 4.4 in.)

• Weight: 755 g (26.6 oz.)

• Mounts: Sony E-mount, L-Mount

• Supplied accessories: Lens Hood LH782-04, Front Cap LCF-72 IV, Rear Cap LCR III, Pouch

The Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG II Art aims to deliver the same fast aperture and high performance of its predecessor in a more compact, lighter design, with improvements tailored to both stills and video users. By reducing weight while upgrading autofocus and optics, Sigma positions the lens as a versatile tool for professionals working across genres. You can preorder yours here.