Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM Review

January 16, 2013 | Mark Goldstein | Rating star Rating star Rating star Rating star Rating star

Sharpness

Sharpness at 35mm

For this test, the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM lens was attached to a Canon EOS 6D 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 f2.8 to f/11, with f/16 being adversely affected by diffraction. The edges aren't nearly as sharp as the centre, with f4-11 producing the sharpest results.

Aperture Centre Crop Edge Crop
f/1.4
f/2
f/2.8
f/4
f/5.6
f/8
f/11
f/16