Sigma’s New ART 35mm f/1.2 DG DN II Lens Leaked

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Sigma is gearing up to launch a second-generation version of its popular 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art lens for Sony E and Leica L mounts, and leaks suggest it’s arriving soon. Photos started circulating online showing a clear size comparison between the current model and the upcoming one, and the new version looks noticeably more compact. Reports say the updated lens will shrink by about one centimetre in length and go from an 82mm to a 72mm filter thread, which should help reduce weight too. Sigma’s CEO Kazuto Yamaki confirmed at CP+ 2025 that the 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art II is in development and will launch sometime this year.

The original 35mm f/1.2, released in 2019, has been praised for its image quality and wide aperture, but it’s a bit of a tank, over a kilo in weight and 136mm long. With the new version, Sigma seems to be taking cues from its more recently released 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art, which is lighter and sleeker while still delivering top-tier performance. Even though we haven’t seen a full spec sheet yet, Sigma promises improvements in optical performance, particularly in sharpness and the handling of aberrations. It’s also expected to carry Sigma’s refreshed branding.

This isn’t a new thing for Sigma. Just last year, the company released an updated 24–70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art II that was about 10% lighter and offered improved image quality and close-focusing performance. The 35mm f/1.2 seems to be next in line. And with stock of the original E-mount version drying up at major retailers, all signs point to an official announcement just around the corner.

You can see the leaked image on Sonyalpharumour’s website here