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35mm F1.4 DG DN Art

Sony E Mount

35mm F1.4 DG DN Art — 35mm f/1.4 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sigma lineup.

$899

Launch price

Released Dec 2020

vs

Sony

FE 35mm F1.4 GM

Sony E Mount

FE 35mm F1.4 GM — 35mm f/1.4 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sony lineup.

$1,399

Launch price

Released Mar 2021

FE 35mm F1.4 GM is 3 months newer.

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Wins

0categories

35mm F1.4 DG DN Art

PortraitSports & Action

Wins

2categories

FE 35mm F1.4 GM

PortraitSports & Action

6 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

35mm F1.4 DG DN Art wins 0 categories·FE 35mm F1.4 GM wins 2 categories
  • BFE 35mm F1.4 GM has lower Weight (524 g vs 640 g)
  • BFE 35mm F1.4 GM has lower Length (123 mm vs 140 mm)

Key specs at a glance

35mm F1.4 DG DN ArtFE 35mm F1.4 GM
Focal Length35 mm35 mm
Max Aperturef/1.4f/1.4
MountSony ESony E
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
StabilizationNoNo
Weight640 g524 g
Min Focus30 cm30 cm
Filter Size67 mm67 mm

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use case35mm F1.4 DG DN ArtFE 35mm F1.4 GM
Portrait
6.5Good
6.5Good
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
3.5Limited
4.5Fair
Landscape
4.0Fair
4.0Fair
Travel
3.5Limited
3.5Limited
Wildlife
3.0Limited
3.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
1.5Limited
1.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art

No major spec wins compared to FE 35mm F1.4 GM.

Reasons to choose the FE 35mm F1.4 GM

  • Control ring

    Only FE 35mm F1.4 GM supports it

  • Custom function button

    Only FE 35mm F1.4 GM supports it

  • Weight

    524 g vs 640 g — lower is better

  • Length

    123 mm vs 140 mm — lower is better

Shared specifications

Max aperture (Wide)

Both f/1.4

Max aperture (Tele)

Both f/1.4

Min focus distance

Both 30 cm

Max magnification

Both 0.15 ×

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Diameter

Both 70 mm

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

35mm F1.4 DG DN Art

Pros

  • Bright f/1.4 aperture for low light and subject separation
  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting

Cons

  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

FE 35mm F1.4 GM

Pros

  • Bright f/1.4 aperture for low light and subject separation
  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting

Cons

  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

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Full specifications

= category winner

35mm F1.4 DG DN Art
FE 35mm F1.4 GM
Focal length (Min)
35 mm
35 mm
Focal length (Max)
35 mm
35 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.4
f/1.4
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.4
f/1.4
Elements
10
10
Groups
8
8
Special elements
Aspherical, ED
Aspherical, ED
35mm F1.4 DG DN Art
FE 35mm F1.4 GM
Min focus distance
30 cm
30 cm
Max magnification
0.15 ×
0.15 ×
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
35mm F1.4 DG DN Art
FE 35mm F1.4 GM
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
35mm F1.4 DG DN Art
FE 35mm F1.4 GM
Weight
640 g
524 g−116 g less
Length
140 mm
123 mm−17 mm less
Diameter
70 mm
70 mm
Filter thread size
67 mm
67 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
11
11
35mm F1.4 DG DN Art
FE 35mm F1.4 GM
Lens mount
Sony E
Sony E
Format coverage
Full Frame
Full Frame

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.