Sigma 14mm f1.8 Art L-Mount customer return

Sigma 14mm f1.8 Art L-Mount Customer return

Although there are already several Zoom lenses that cover 14mm, the F1.8 lens speed is a value that has never been achieved before. The extreme angle of view and the closest focusing distance of 27cm allow you to take close-ups with the main subject in the foreground and an impressively wide background. On the other hand, the extraordinary F1.8 speed enables a high-resolution main subject with the finest background bokeh.

Its angle of view and F1.8 speed are also the reason why this 14mm lens is ideal not only for landscape and architectural photography but also for taking pictures of the starry sky and other night sky scenes. The speed offers the necessary potential to capture as much light as possible at fast shutter speeds. This ability to capture moving subjects simply by adjusting the shutter speed rather than the ISO sensitivity reduces image noise caused by the camera sensor.

By utilizing the extremely wide angle of view to create a dramatic image impression, an ultra wide-angle lens allows you to get close to the subject while capturing a very large portion of the background - with this lens, the angle of view extends far beyond normal human vision.

The SIGMA 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art combines a very large depth of field, due to the wide angle of view, with a very narrow depth of field range, due to the lens speed of F1.8. The result is a sharply captured subject that stands out from the expansive background, which blends into a beautiful bokeh. It's a highly impressive form of photographic expression that has never been seen before.

Minimized chromatic aberration

Three FLD glass elements ("F" Low Dispersion) and four SLD glass elements (Super Low Dispersion) minimize lateral chromatic aberration, which is otherwise often visible when shooting with ultra-wide-angle lenses. The result is outstanding image quality from the center of the image to the edges.

Aspherical lens element with large diameter

The SIGMA 12-24mm F4 DG HSM Art was the first SIGMA lens with a large aspherical lens element with a diameter of 80mm. Building on the expertise we gained from this success, we also equipped this lens with a large ⌀80mm precision-molded aspherical front element. This technology made a 14mm F1.8 possible - the first of its kind.

Minimized distortion

As a front lens, the large precision-blank-pressed aspherical lens with ⌀80mm effectively minimizes distortion. This lens with excellent edge illumination impresses with exceptional image quality from the center of the image to the edge.

Unique bokeh

Even with its 14mm focal length, this ultra-wide-angle lens delivers a very shallow depth of field due to its F1.8 speed, so that the subject stands out clearly from the great background bokeh. Only a lens with a large aperture can create this unique expression.

Fast and reliable autofocus photography

The large Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) provides ample torque to the focusing group for superior speed, ensuring exceptionally consistent performance even at low speeds**. Together with the optimized AF algorithm, these features ensure fast autofocus photography.

The mount is dust and splash-proof

As the mount of a lens is particularly susceptible to dust and other foreign bodies, this lens has been fitted with a rubber seal to prevent the ingress of dirt. The front lens element also has a water and oil-repellent coating, so that the lens can also be used in the rain, near water or in other difficult conditions.

Other impressive features

• Fast AF with manual override (Note: The operation of the manual override function may differ depending on the mount)
• Compatible with the [MC-11 mount converter]
• [SIGMA USB-DOCK] available: Makes customization and flexible adjustments possible Enables
• use on a different camera
• Round aperture
• Minimizing reflections and ghosting
• High-precision and robust brass bayonet
• Final inspection with SIGMA's own MTF measuring system "A1"