The Sigma 14mm F1.4 DG DN | Art, launched today, is the world’s first 14mm f/1.4 lens for mirrorless cameras. It is to be available for both L-Mount and E-Mount. The entirely new lens in the premium Art range has been designed for wide-angle applications such as astrophotography, landscapes, weddings and interiors.
According to Sigma, the advanced chromatic aberration and come flare control allows the lens to deliver “exceptionally impressive edge-to-edge performance across all apertures, even when shooting very challenging subjects such as the night sky.” The lens has an advanced feature set, including an aperture ring with both lock and de-click functions, a customisable AFL button, a manual focus lock switch, a rear filter holder, and a built-in lens heater retainer to old a heat strip firmly in place.
The lens will be available in retailers from 23 June at a price of £1,399.99 in the UK (including tax) and £1,599.99 in the USA (excluding tax).
World’s first 14mm f/1.4 lens for mirrorless cameras: Key Specs (L-Mount)
- Lens construction: 19 elements, 15 groups (1 SLD, 3 FLD and 4 aspherical elements) Angle-of-view: 114.2°
- Number of diaphragm blades: 11 (rounded diaphragm)
- Minimum aperture: f/16
- Minimum focusing distance: 30cm
- Maximum magnification ratio: 1:11.9
- Filter size: N/A
- Dimensions (max diameter x length): φ101.4 × 149.9mm Weight: 1170g
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Pretty amazing from Sigma! In the meanwhile Leica is still working on the 21mm and the 24mm f2 lenses that it announced 5 years ago…
I gave up on them a long time ago. I think the product management team lost the roadmap and forgot about these products.
I purchased the Sigma 20mm/1.4 and it is spectacular. Long live Sigma and Panasonic L mount that is Leica’s salvation for L mount.
I recently purchased the Panasonic 70-300/4-5.6. It is not even a shadow of the sensational Leica 90-280 2.8/4 lens. However, it is reasonably sharp throughout the zoom range and has a smooth bokeh. It is so compact I can carry it all the time. On about my 5th image, I managed to capture a beautiful image of the Great Blue Heron taking off. I use my topaz software to sharpen the image. I wish I had pursued this lens a lot sooner.
I would not be a SL system owner if I did not have Panasonic and Sigma filling out the many missing Leica options.
A wonderful addition to the L mount family.
I noticed the “Made in Japan craftsmanship” on Sigma’s literature. Apparently that still has cachet