Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Buy the Sigma 35mm f/1.2 lens: SDP.io/S35f12
Buy the Sony 35mm f/1.4 GM lens: SDP.io/S35GM
Sign-up for Tony's Workshops: SDP.io/WS
The Sigma 35 mm f/1.2 ART is a monster of a lens — massive aperture, tank-like build, and incredible low-light performance. But is it really better than the Sony 35 mm f/1.4 G Master? In this video, I compare them head-to-head to help you decide which one belongs in your bag.
I’ll show you:
📸 Why a 35 mm prime is the most versatile focal length for portraits & street photography
💡 The real-world difference between f/1.2 and f/1.4 for background blur and low-light
🎥 How Sigma finally nailed autofocus for stills and video
⚙️ Build quality & design details that make Sigma’s ART line stand out
🧪 Side-by-side tests of sharpness, flare, chromatic aberration, and bokeh
🌆 Why Sigma’s contrast and flare control beat the Sony in my real-world tests
Whether you’re a Sony shooter looking for the sharpest 35 mm prime or a hybrid creator who wants cinematic bokeh for video, this review breaks down everything you need to know before buying.
Learn with me in NYC!
Join my live portrait workshops in New York City — small groups, hands-on lighting training, posing guidance, and 1-on-1 feedback.
👉 Reserve your spot here: SDP.io/WS
📚 More Photography Training + Books → http://northrup.photo
Buy the Sigma 35mm f/1.2 lens: SDP.io/S35f12
Buy the Sony 35mm f/1.4 GM lens: SDP.io/S35GM
Sign-up for Tony's Workshops: SDP.io/WS
The Sigma 35 mm f/1.2 ART is a monster of a lens — massive aperture, tank-like build, and incredible low-light performance. But is it really better than the Sony 35 mm f/1.4 G Master? In this video, I compare them head-to-head to help you decide which one belongs in your bag.
I’ll show you:
📸 Why a 35 mm prime is the most versatile focal length for portraits & street photography
💡 The real-world difference between f/1.2 and f/1.4 for background blur and low-light
🎥 How Sigma finally nailed autofocus for stills and video
⚙️ Build quality & design details that make Sigma’s ART line stand out
🧪 Side-by-side tests of sharpness, flare, chromatic aberration, and bokeh
🌆 Why Sigma’s contrast and flare control beat the Sony in my real-world tests
Whether you’re a Sony shooter looking for the sharpest 35 mm prime or a hybrid creator who wants cinematic bokeh for video, this review breaks down everything you need to know before buying.
Learn with me in NYC!
Join my live portrait workshops in New York City — small groups, hands-on lighting training, posing guidance, and 1-on-1 feedback.
👉 Reserve your spot here: SDP.io/WS
📚 More Photography Training + Books → http://northrup.photo
