Sigma

35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art

The lens that established Sigma's Art series as genuine competition for first-party glass — the 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art delivers world-class optical performance at a price well below Nikon's own 35mm alternatives. On the D850 it provides a classic 35mm wide-angle perspective; on the D7500 a natural 52mm equivalent. Optically superb wide open at f/1.4, with rich three-dimensional rendering and beautiful out-of-focus transitions. A genuine professional prime for Nikon F-mount shooters at a compelling price. Works on both FX and DX Nikon F-mount bodies.

Starting from
£499 new
Average price across retailers: ~£549
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Core
Released
2012
Aperture
f/1.4 (max aperture)
Compatible Mount
Nikon F-mount (FX / DX)
Dimensions
77mm diameter × 94mm length
Weight
665g
Weather Sealed
No
Performance
AF Motor
HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) — fast and near-silent with full-time manual override
Optical IS
None (relies on body VR if available)
Burst Rate
N/A
Battery Life
N/A
Optics
Min. Focus Distance
30cm minimum focus distance
Viewfinder
N/A
Screen
N/A
Memory Cards
N/A
Connectivity
N/A

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre
Street
9.0
Portrait
7.0
Travel
7.0
Great For
🏙️
Street f/1.4 at 35mm (or 52mm equiv on D7500) — superb in low light and produces stunning subject separation for street work.
👤
Portrait Beautiful rendering wide open — great for environmental portraits where you want subject and context in the frame.
✈️
Travel A versatile wide-angle perspective with genuine low-light capability — a strong travel lens for Nikon DSLR shooters.
⚠️ Not Ideal For

No significant limitations identified — this is a versatile camera without obvious weak spots for most shooters.

📝 How suitability scores are calculated Scores reflect the aggregated consensus from verified purchaser reviews across tracked UK retailers, weighted by photography genre tags applied by reviewers. This is community opinion — not GearFrame editorial assessment.
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