Sigma A 35 mm f/1.2 DG II review

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Sigma A 35 mm f/1.2 DG II

30 March 2026

Maciej Latałło

11. Summary

Pros:

solid, weather-sealed casing,
excellent image quality in the frame centre,
good image quality on the edge of the APS-C sensor,
good image quality on the edge of full frame,
negligible longitudinal chromatic aberration,
low lateral chromatic aberration,
slight distortion,
good coma control,
very low astigmatism,
moderate vignetting on the APS-C sensor,
perfect correction of focus breathing,
silent, quick, and accurate autofocus.

Cons:

very high vignetting on full frame.

So far we've managed to test three 1.2/35 class lenses launched in 2025, and every single one was a pleasure to work with. All of them were well-put-together, interesting instruments. If I had any reservations, they would concern going over the top with their physical dimensions and weight, but these remarks don't concern the Sigma, tested here, because it is actually the smallest and lightest of them all.

Although the Sigma A 35 mm f/1.2 DG II is not the sharpest lens in the frame centre, because at the maximum relative aperture it is defeated by the Viltrox and on stopping down both rivals fare better, still it can provide you excellent image quality. At the same time, on the edge of the frame, it can defeat all the rivals in some places. If you add to that the best distortion, astigmatism, and coma correction along with great focus breathing and lack of any significant flaw apart from high vignetting on full frame, you get a lens that will be very tempting for many potential customers.

Of course the price matters as well. The Viltrox AF 35 mm f/1.2 LAB tempts you with just $800, whereas the Sigma is priced significantly higher, with a price tag of $1550. Still, I don't doubt that many people will spend extra money more willingly to get a product made completely in Japan, with a better autofocus, more careful correction of the majority of optical aberration, and, what's the most important thing, noticeably lighter and smaller than its rival.

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Considering all these facts and comparing the pros and cons lists, we don't doubt that the tested Sigma deserves our 'Editor's Choice' award. Congratulations!