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Sigma introduces the fast aperture 14mm f/1.4 DG DN

Sigma 14mm F1.4 DG DN | Art for L-mount and Sony E-mount cameras
Sigma 14mm F1.4 DG DN | Art for L-mount and Sony E-mount cameras

Sigma has introduced a new high-aperture “fix” of the Art series for systems with L and Sony E mount – 14mm F1.4 DG DN | Art . The company is proud to say that the new lens is the world’s first 14mm F1.4 lens designed for mirrorless cameras. Price – $ 1600, the lens is expected to be on sale from mid-summer of this year.

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SIGMA 14mm F1.4 DG DN | Art

Key Features

  • Lens construction: 19 elements, 15 groups (1 SLD, 3 FLD and 4 aspherical elements)
  • Internal focusing system
  • High speed autofocus compatible
  • HLA Motor (High Sensitivity Linear Actuator)
  • Compatible with lens aberration correction
  • For Sony E cameras compatible with AF assist function
  • Super multilayer coating

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  • aperture ring
  • Aperture ring click switch
  • Aperture ring lock switch
  • Focus mode switch
  • AFL button (configurable on some models)
  • Petal hood (fixed)
  • MFL switch (manual focus lock)
  • Rear filter holder
  • Special front cover (filter slots, locking mechanism)
  • Dust and splash protection
  • Water and oil repellent coating on the front element
  • Tripod socket (TS-141)
  • For L-Mount cameras, support switching between linear focus / non-linear focus ring settings
  • For L-Mount cameras compatible with SIGMA USB DOCK UD-11
  • Minimal glare and ghosting
  • Each lens passes the patented MTF SIGMA measurement system.
  • High precision durable brass bayonet
  • Viewing Angle: 114.2°
  • Number of aperture blades: 11 (round aperture)
  • Aperture Range: F1.4-F16
  • Minimum focusing distance: 30cm
  • Maximum magnification ratio: 1:11.9
  • Filter size: no data
  • Dimensions: Ø101.4 × 149.9 mm
  • Weight: 1170 g

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Presentation

According to the tradition of SIGMA, the lens was personally presented by General Director Kazuto Yamaki.

Optical design

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MTF Charts

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