Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art

Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art Lens review

First of all you get a unique lens, unavailable in any other line-up. With that angle of view the best rivals offer you devices by about 1 EV slower. Secondly, the resolution results in the frame centre would break records even several years ago and they are typical for many Art series primes.

Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art Lens Review

Sigma has been breaking ground with many lenses in their Art series and the review-time-latest groundbreaker is this one, the Sigma 14mm f/1.8 Art Lens. The big deal this time While there are numerous lenses covering the 14mm focal length available, no full frame lens wider than 20mm ( another Art...

Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art Lens review

Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Ultra-Wideangle Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with L Mount cameras. What type of photography is the Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art lens good for?

Sigma's Art line-up has fast become one of the most highly regarded lens ranges on the planet. That's why we're excited to see the world's first 14mm f/1.8 prime, with an ultra wide-angle and fast aperture which could make it every astrophotographer's dream.

Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art Lens review

The Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM ART is an impressive lens both physically as well as regarding its creative potential. However, its extreme credentials don't come for free. Yes, it offers an insane max. aperture at this focal length but at least technically you won't find greatness at f/1.8.

Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM ART (Canon) - Review / Test

So Sigma went where no man has gone before ... again. This time we'll explore the new Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM ART. Typically such ultra-wide lenses peak at a speed of (warp ... ah no ...) f/2/8.

Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art

Ultra-wide lenses aren't everyday tools for most photographers, but for some disciplines they're indispensable. I tend to recommend zooms at this end of the coverage range, as they're more versatile tools, giving you the ability to capture a wider variety of subjects without changing lenses.

Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art Review

The Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art is an ultra-wide prime lens with an extremely bright aperture and crisp optics. The Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art ($1,599) is a lens that has a lot of appeal for photographers working in certain disciplines—notably astrophotography—thanks to its ultra-wide field of view and bright aperture. You'll be able to focus much more easily in dim conditions because of its f/1.8 design, ensuring that stars and night landscapes are crisp. It's not as good of an all-arounder as another lens from Sigma, the 12-24mm F4 DG HSM Art, but if your images require a brighter aperture, the 14mm prime is an excellent choice. Design The 14mm F1.8 ($1,498.00 at Amazon) is big. It measures 5.0 by 3.8 inches (HD) and weighs 2.5 pounds. In order to capture images with such a wide field of view and bright aperture, its front element is huge and bulbous, so you can't use front filters without a third-party accessory holder. A slip-on lens cap is included to protect both the front glass and integrated lens hood, and Sigma also includes a rear cap and soft carrying case. Construction is solid,...

Very capable lens

A very capable lens giving very pleasing results. It does however take some time to master but in a good way as I think after practice will be a favourite in my bag. Central frame is extremely sharp and perfect for stars and night scenes. Edge focus washes out quickly but also crops out easily.

Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art Review

This is an in-depth review of the Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art lens that was announced in February of 2017 along with a few other Sigma Art-series lenses. At the time of its release, Sigma proudly presented the lens as "world's first and only full-frame f/1.8 ultra-wide-angle lens", which was without...