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Sigma 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens for (Nikon) - Brand New review

There is a lot to love about a fine 28mm lens that has such a fast, bright maximum aperture, for all sorts of shooting applications. The Sigma 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens handles well, focuses precisely and produces superb results.

Sigma 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens for (Nikon) - Brand New review

Sigma continue to aggressively fill out their Art, Contemporary and Sports lens ranges, and the new 28mm F1.4 DG HSM is the latest optic to join the well-renowned Art family, slotting in between the existing 24mm and 35mm models.

Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art Review

The Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art has the f/1.4 aperture photographers want and captures sharp, lifelike images, but it isn't as strong a value as some other lenses in the Art series. Sigma's series of Art lenses has been popular for photographers looking for high-quality glass at a reasonable price since its introduction. While many entries sell for under $1,000, Sigma is billing its 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art ($1,399) as a higher-end model in the series, with a price to match. It backs it up with quality, both in terms of construction and optics, but doesn't quite have the mass-market appeal of the $849 24mm F1.4 DG HSM Art, our Editors' Choice. Filling in the Gaps Almost every full-frame camera system includes at least one 28mm prime in its library, but surprisingly only Nikon has an f/1.4 version, the AF-S Nikkor 28mm f/1.4E ED, in its library. Canon offers two aging options, an f/1.8 and f/2.8, for its SLR system, and Sony only has the FE 28mm F2 for its mirrorless line. The 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art is sold in multiple editions, so you can pair it with a camera that uses a Canon EF, Nikon F, Leica L, Sigma SA, or Sony E mount. Versions for SLR systems measure 4....

Sigma 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens for (Nikon) - Brand New review

The launch of the Sigma A 28 mm f/1.4 DG HSM was an interesting even, concerning a very demanding segment with fierce competition. First of all, the Sigma has serious rivals among its own Art line, like very well made A 1.4/24 and 1.4/35 models.

Sigma 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens for (Nikon) - Brand New review

Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM A is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Wideangle Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with F(FX) Mount cameras. What type of photography is the Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM A lens good for?

Sigma 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens for (Nikon) - Brand New review

Overall, I was very pleased with this lens. It is a good solid lens from the Sigma Art series and well worth the investment, making it an ideal lens for street photography and wide-angle photography.