SIGMA has just introduced what they claim to be the world’s first 14mm f/1.4 ultra wide-angle lens for Sony E and Leica L full-frame mirrorless cameras. The SIGMA 14mm F1.4 DG DN Art is designed with astrophotographers in mind and is now available to pre-order for $1,599.
14mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens (Sony E)
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Last year, SIGMA’s premium Art lens series saw the addition of two wide-angle prime lenses – the 20mm and 24mm F1.4 DG DN Art – designed for Sony E and Leica L-mount mirrorless cameras.
Now, the Japanese manufacturer is stepping up its game once more by introducing an impressive, wider 14mm f/1.4 option that promises to be an ideal companion for astrophotography enthusiasts as well as landscape and architecture applications. Let’s take a closer look!
SIGMA 14mm F1.4 DG DN Art – features
The new SIGMA 14mm F1.4 DG DN Art is an ultra wide-angle prime lens designed to work with full-frame mirrorless cameras featuring a Sony E or Leica L mount. Given its extremely fast aperture, the lens is engineered specifically for astrophotography and low-light scenarios. It produces a 114° field of view when paired with a full-frame imaging sensor.
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The f/1.4 aperture has a 9-blade design, and the lens barrel features a physical aperture ring that supports both clicked and de-clicked operation, thus allowing you to perform an iris pull when shooting videos.
The back of the lens features a filter holder to accommodate rear filters. Up to 2 of these can be stored in the inner side of the locking front cap. Also, the front of the barrel has a small ridge to prevent heat strips from accidentally falling in front of the lens, potentially ruining your night shot or a time-lapse sequence.
Lastly, the lens is equipped with an HLA (High-Response Linear Actuator) autofocus motor that is claimed to be accurate and quiet. Additionally, a Manual Focus Lock switch on the lens barrel enables you to lock the lens into manual focus mode, thus avoiding unintentional changes in focus distance.
Physical and optical design
The lens measures approximately 10.14×14.99 cm / 4×5.9” in size, weighs about 1.170g/4.31oz, comes with a detachable tripod collar, and features a dust- and splash-resistant design. This should provide peace of mind even when shooting in harsh conditions.
The optical design consists of 19 elements arranged in 15 groups and includes 1 SLD (Special Low Distortion), 3 FLD (Low Dispersion), and 3 aspherical elements. According to SIGMA, this should deliver images that are sharp from the center to the edge and present minimal chromatic aberration, coma, ghosting, and flare. Lastly, the lens can focus as close as 30cm/11.8”.
Price and availability
The new SIGMA 14mm F1.4 DG DN Art is now available to pre-order from B&H (Sony E / Leica L) and CVP (Sony E / Leica L) for $1,599. The product should become available towards the end of June.
For more information, please visit SIGMA’s website here.
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