I needed a lens for my Canon EOS 200D specifically for product photography at home - where the natural light can often be poor but also really wanted to a blurred background. This is a fantastic lens - I'm not an expert photographer - I have an on-line retail business and need good lifestyle photographs - this lens fits the bill. Didn't want to spend double on the equivalent Canon lens and with this Sigma lens, I didn't need to. Very happy with my purchase! I've attached some photos - like I said, I'm not an expert like some of you guys but this look is exactly what I wanted to achieve.

Auto focus is useless on my Canon 7d. Just received it and returning immediately. Very disappointed.

The Sigma Art lenses are sweet, but this 35mm 1.4 is just out of this world! So crisp, its my new go to lens for portraits just love it! Great price for a lens you wont ever leave behind! I shoot on Canon 5d MarkIV and its the perfect partner lens!

Pin sharp, great build quality, great lens. Researched my options for some time before deciding on the Sigma, really happy with my decision to increase my Sigma collection.

The lens and I are very much in love.... It focuses perfectly, the bokeh is easy on the eye.The focus motor is silent and the whole thing is well built ✨

As a professional, you need your gear to work.When you buy a lens new, you expect it to work.I have no idea how Sigma are selling consistently out of focus 35mm lenses. This is my second Sigma 35mm art with this problem and I feel like an idiot for thinking that I would get lucky and get a copy that works.You don't have to be a pixel peeper to see the problems. I took the lens out of the box and put it on my camera. I then shot at f1.4 through the viewfinder and my shots were noticeably out of focus. Straight out the box it was totally missing focus, how are these lenses leaving the factory? I have the USB dock which I had bought to attempt to fix my first copy but this lens would focus so inconsistently that the USB dock was little to no good.If you are a professional and are considering purchasing this lens - please think twice. Unless you get a seemingly mythical 'good copy', you WILL miss shots and not realise until you go through the images on your computer. The missed focus is often very hard to see on the camera display but very clear on a computer.The Sigma 50mm Art is fantastically sharp the vast majority of the time with no need for any adjustments so how is this lens such a catastrophe?

Love this lens, very sharp and gives a nice cinematic perspective to a photograph

Excellent lens. Heavier than what I'm used to but it feels sturdy and wonderfully made. I've been using the Canon 1.8 50mm for years, and this lens feels like a more high end, versatile upgrade with stunning results. I use it mainly for fashion photography.

Really disappointed by this lens - I have a 50mm Art which is supreme and found a focusing issue with my lens. I had it replaced by amazon but the new one still isn’t right, so now having to send to Sigma to be calibrated. You shouldn’t need to buy a dock after forking out £640 to get a lens to work. Really disappointed in Sigma.

Had this lens from Sept last year and taken several hundred shots with it. I only shoot stills on a full frame Eos 6d.Very sharp wide open at 1.4. Stunning at 4.0 with bright corners. Flaring is well controlled.10/10Autofocus is OK and quiet, build quality is better than some of my L series glass, body is metal and the focus ring is very smooth. Feels very solid.10/10The art series are so impressive that I have just ordered the 20mm f1.4 to use in place of my existing 20-35 f2.8 mk2 L.Buy with confidence.

Had this lens from Sept last year and taken several hundred shots with it. I only shoot stills on a full frame Eos 6d.

Very sharp wide open at 1.4. Stunning at 4.0 with bright corners. Flaring is well controlled.
10/10

Autofocus is OK and quiet, build quality is better than some of my L series glass, body is metal and the focus ring is very smooth. Feels very solid.
10/10

The art series are so impressive that I have just ordered the 20mm f1.4 to use in place of my existing 20-35 f2.8 mk2 L.

Buy with confidence.

I wanted to get this Lens for ages. It would help me out a lot when it comes to small spaces with a Aperture at f1.4 to get enough light in.I finally got the lens now and used it on a couple of fashion/portrait photo shoots. All I can say this lens is one of my favourite lens at the moment. The lens is sharp and the focusing is really good. I have used it outdoors and indoors. I love the look of this lens really stands out. What I love about this lens I am able to shoot at f1.4 and get some amazing shots.This lens is not only good for my portrait work is also great for Film Making, Landscape and Cityscape, Travel and Weddings etc. It a great overall lens to have in your camera bag. This lens made a prefect Combination with my other prime lens. I recommend anyone who like Prime Lens or want a cheaper version than the Canon 35mm f1.4L. I would 100% get this lens.

I wanted to get this Lens for ages. It would help me out a lot when it comes to small spaces with a Aperture at f1.4 to get enough light in.

I finally got the lens now and used it on a couple of fashion/portrait photo shoots. All I can say this lens is one of my favourite lens at the moment. The lens is sharp and the focusing is really good. I have used it outdoors and indoors. I love the look of this lens really stands out. What I love about this lens I am able to shoot at f1.4 and get some amazing shots.

This lens is not only good for my portrait work is also great for Film Making, Landscape and Cityscape, Travel and Weddings etc. It a great overall lens to have in your camera bag. This lens made a prefect Combination with my other prime lens. I recommend anyone who like Prime Lens or want a cheaper version than the Canon 35mm f1.4L. I would 100% get this lens.

A really good quality lens for all conditions. Very happy with quality and build of lens. Fast and smooth.

Unfortunately my lens is being returned. When it focused properly, the shots were ultra sharp, but the lens I received turned out to have a serious back focusing problem when autofocusing which was not corrected by micro adjustments on the camera. Will be buying a canon lens instead.

This lens is simply amazing. I’m comparing this lens to my selection of Canon lens.Build quality feels pro. Focus ring is smooth with enough resistance to make for a nice glide into focus, would be ideal for motion pictures. There is no weather seal but then the canon equivalent doesn’t ether. The lens is fairly heavy but I like this. Feels stable in the hand.Image quality is simply amazing. Seriously, my only lens that comes close is my Canon 70-200 2:8 is. This Sigma lens is brutally sharp. Hand held at 1:4 the focus is tack sharp when checked at 100x zoom in post. Every fibre, crease or blemish is visually apparent. This could be an issue as your model may require more post editing.I’m so impressed with this lens I’m now looking to get the sigma art 85mm 1:4. If your thinking of getting a 35mm 1:4 and want value for money. Get the Sigma art. If you want to spend at least double or more for the little red ring on the canon lens, well go ahead, but you could get an 85mm art 1:4 as well as 35mm art 1:4 for the same price as the canon lens. Think I’m a Sigma convert!

This lens is simply amazing. I’m comparing this lens to my selection of Canon lens.
Build quality feels pro. Focus ring is smooth with enough resistance to make for a nice glide into focus, would be ideal for motion pictures. There is no weather seal but then the canon equivalent doesn’t ether. The lens is fairly heavy but I like this. Feels stable in the hand.
Image quality is simply amazing. Seriously, my only lens that comes close is my Canon 70-200 2:8 is. This Sigma lens is brutally sharp. Hand held at 1:4 the focus is tack sharp when checked at 100x zoom in post. Every fibre, crease or blemish is visually apparent. This could be an issue as your model may require more post editing.
I’m so impressed with this lens I’m now looking to get the sigma art 85mm 1:4.
If your thinking of getting a 35mm 1:4 and want value for money. Get the Sigma art. If you want to spend at least double or more for the little red ring on the canon lens, well go ahead, but you could get an 85mm art 1:4 as well as 35mm art 1:4 for the same price as the canon lens.
Think I’m a Sigma convert!

Love it! I have been wanting one for ages and because of some reviews I almost didn't get it till I spoke with some other photographer which does AMAZING pictures and she said she never problems with the auto focus which is the main complaint. Well, my personal experience has been awesome - my pictures are way better now ! The sharpeness is amazing .. If you want one, go for it !

Simply put, this knocks the major brands into a cocked hat. Ive always been a main brand user and was sceptical when told about this lens.It arrived and immediately the weight of the product suggested the glass was serious. After a few shots I could not believe the sharpness it provided.Simply put the look the feel of the lens is impressive but the results are out of this world. Do yourself a favour and enjoy these Sigma Art series lens I already have my eye on a few more.

Simply put, this knocks the major brands into a cocked hat. Ive always been a main brand user and was sceptical when told about this lens.

It arrived and immediately the weight of the product suggested the glass was serious. After a few shots I could not believe the sharpness it provided.

Simply put the look the feel of the lens is impressive but the results are out of this world. Do yourself a favour and enjoy these Sigma Art series lens I already have my eye on a few more.