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Sigma 35mm f2 DG DN Contemporary

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Specifications

BrandSigma
CategoryWide Angle
Prime or ZoomPrime
Focus TypeAuto
Focal length (mm)35
Aperture (max)2
Filter Size (mm)58
Weight (g)325
Length (mm)63
Diameter (mm)70
Weather Sealed✔
Image Stabilization✘
Min. focus distance (m)0.27
Max. magnification0.18
Release Year2020
Release Price (USD)639
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The Sigma 35mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary is a compact 325g wide-angle prime with a bright f/2 aperture, designed as part of Sigma’s I-series for everyday portability and solid build quality. Professional reviews note very good sharpness, attractive rendering, and excellent handling in a small package, with trade-offs including some vignetting and chromatic aberration at wide apertures, plus less subject separation compared to faster 35mm primes. As of Sep 14 2025, user sentiment is positive, with many appreciating its balance of image quality and portability, while some view it as a practical but less “special” option next to faster or more characterful 35mm lenses.

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A CLASSIC REIMAGINED

Professional-level performance in a compact package, bringing you new creative possibilities.

The Sigma I series introduces compact, beautifully designed, high-performance optics for mirrorless camera systems. In its first collection, Sigma introduces a versatile 35mm prime lens to the Contemporary line-up, which combines excellent resolving power with a small body that is perfectly weighted for mirrorless systems.

The 35mm F2 DG | Contemporary, a classic wide standard prime which photographers would not want to compromise on, comes with a maximum aperture of F2, and offers both compactness and high optical performance. Its modest size and weight make it portable enough to be carried around in a small kitbag for day-to-day shooting, but owing to its outstanding optical quality, wide aperture, and the high quality constructed body which is guaranteed for the I series, it is equally comfortable being used for professional photo such as night sky photography and video works. This all-new wide standard lens is designed for photographers who value the experience of taking a picture just as much as the quality of the results.

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