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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.

GearFrame's Take

The lens that proved third-party glass could beat first-party — world-class optical quality at a significantly lower price than Nikon equivalents.

Starting from
£699 new
Used from £250 (eBay)
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£366
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£699
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£250
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Value & Depreciation
£800
Launch price
→
£499
Today
=
38%
Value drop
Over ~14 years, this lens has cost roughly £21/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today). That's one of the lower cost-per-year lenses in its class.
Core
Released
2012
Focal Length
35mm
Aperture
f/1.4
Compatible Mount
Nikon F-mount (FX / DX)
Dimensions
77mm diameter × 94mm length
Weight
665g
Weather Sealed
No
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) — fast and near-silent with full-time manual override
Optical IS
None (relies on body VR if available)
Min. Focus Distance
30cm minimum focus distance

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
6.7
Street
7.5
Travel
5.3
Wedding & Events
6.5
Vlogging & Video
4.4
Filmmaking
5.3
Documentary
5.5
Landscape
5.6
Casual
5.8
Food
4.9
Architecture
5.0
Astrophotography
6.6
Underwater
5.0
✅ Great For
🌆
Street 7.5 Strong on focal length, optical quality and maximum aperture. f/1.4 at 35mm (or 52mm equiv on D7500) — superb in low light and produces stunning subject separation for street work.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
📱
Vlogging & Video 4.4 Held back by video handling and focal length.
🍽️
Food 4.9 Held back by close focusing and focal length.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
Price History — 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
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