Top recommended Sigma Art lenses for full-frame L-mount cameras?

Question

So I finally swapped over to the S5II last month and man the autofocus is actually good now but I am struggling with which glass to pick up next. I have been looking at the Sigma Art line because obviously everyone says they are the best bang for your buck but the L-mount options are kinda confusing me.

I read online that the 35mm 1.4 is basically a must have but then I saw some people saying the newer DG DN version is way better than the older ones but then other people say the 50mm is more versatile for all around shooting. I have a wedding coming up in Seattle next month so I really need something that can handle low light in a rainy church and I have about 1500 bucks to spend on one really solid prime.

I also saw some stuff about the 24-70 being the gold standard but I kinda prefer the look of primes for portraits so I am torn between the 35 and the 85. Is the weight on the 85mm Art as bad as people say it is for a full day of shooting? I dont want to be miserable by the end of the reception. If you had to pick just two Sigma Art primes to live on an L-mount body for professional work what are the ones that actually live up to the hype and dont feel like a brick?

hpfpqrzfhn · Accepted Answer

Grab the Sigma 35mm f1.4 DG DN Art first! Its amazing!!Sigma 85mm f1.4 DG DN Art These DG DN versions are way lighter, you'll love the look!

Grizzly780 · Answer

Totally agree about the DG DN advice. The older HSM glass was unfortunately way too heavy and a letdown for handheld work. I had issues with balance on my S5II. The Sigma 85mm f1.4 DG DN Art is better but still chunky for a ten-hour day.

Stick to native DG DN lenses

Use the Sigma 35mm f1.4 DG DN Art for low light It sucks how big these still feel, but the quality is worth it.

xhnhwfguyv · Answer

Always verify you're getting the DG DN versions. Not the HSM ones. The weather sealing is way more reliable for a rainy climate like Seattle. I'd suggest the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art and the Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG DN Art. Theyre decent options that arent nearly as heavy as the 85mm. The autofocus is much more consistent on the S5II tho. Safe picks for a long wedding day...