Sigma launches two new F1.4 lenses in India: 15mm Contemporary and 35mm Art

Sigma has announced two new F1.4 lenses for Indian photographers—the 15mm F1.4 DC | Contemporary for APS-C shooters and the 35mm F1.4 DG II | Art for full-frame users. The 15mm F1.4 DC Contemporary is built for APS-C mirrorless systems and will be available from March 12th across Sony E-mount, FUJIFILM X Mount, and Canon RF Mount.

The lens is designed to stay sharp from corner to corner even at its widest F1.4, with particular attention to sagittal coma flare control—something wide-angle shooters will appreciate for astrophotography and nightscapes.

A nine-blade aperture rounds out the bokeh, and a stepping motor handles autofocus. The Canon RF version also gets a customisable control ring, which is a handy bonus.

Sigma's updated 35mm Art is 20% lighter than its predecessor and adds a new AAC anti-reflective coating

The bigger news for full-frame shooters is the 35mm F1.4 DG II Art, arriving April 16th in L-Mount and Sony E-mount. Sigma has essentially rebuilt it from scratch—15 elements in 12 groups, four aspherical elements, two SLD glass pieces, and a new Advanced Amorphous Coating that cuts ghosting and flare. The floating focus system is what allows Sigma to trim the size down so significantly compared to the older 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art, while the dual HLA autofocus system keeps things fast and quiet for both stills and video.

The 11-blade diaphragm also stays circular even when stopped down, which keeps the bokeh consistent across apertures.