Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM for Sony E-Mount Review

December 11, 2018 | Mark Goldstein | Rating star Rating star Rating star Rating star Rating star

Sharpness at 35mm

For this test, the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM for Sony E-Mount lens was attached to a Sony A7R III body, which in turn was mounted on a sturdy tripod. Exposure delay mode was activated. Tonal and colour variances across the crops are due to changes in natural light during the session.

The full frame at 35mmThe full frame at 35mm

Centre sharpness remains high through from f/2 to f/11, with f/16 being adversely affected by diffraction. The edges aren't quite as sharp as the centre, with f/2.8-f/11 producing the sharpest results.

Aperture Centre Crop Edge Crop
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f/11 f11.jpg f11.jpg
f/16 f16.jpg f16.jpg