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Sigma Announces 14mm f1.4 Art Lens
8 June 2023
Sigma has announced its 14mm f1.4 DG DN | Art lens designed especially for astrophotography with the world's widest f1.4 single focal length lens, the company said. The full-frame optic is available in Sony E- mount and Leica L-Mount.
Features designed for astrophotography include a removable tripod socket, Manual Focus Lock function, lens heater retainer, rear filter holder and a specially-designed front cap including a new locking mechanism and new filter storage slots.
With thorough aberration correction, its ultra-wide 14mm angle of view captures wide starry skies and its bright f1.4 aperture minimizes exposure time.
HIGHLIGHTS
Highlights of the new lens include:
- Full-Frame
- f1.4 to f16
- Designed for astrophotography
- HLA autofocus motor
- TS-141 tripod socket
- Rounded 11-blade diaphragm
- Dust and splashproof design
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications for the 14mm Art include:
SIGMA 14mm f1.4 DG DN | ART LENS SPECIFICATIONS Mount Sony E, Leica L Focal Length 14mm Aperture f1.4 to f16
11 rounded diaphragm bladesAngle of View 114.2° Minimum Focus 11.8 inches Magnification 0.1x Optical Design 19 elements in 15 groups Autofocus Yes Image Stabilization No Filter Thread None Dimensions 4.0 x 5.9 inches Weight 41.3 oz. PRICE, AVAILABILITY
Sigma said the 14mm Art will be available in late June for $1,599. Adorama and B&H are both now accepting pre-orders.
Sigma Announces 14mm f1.4 DG DN | Art -- the World's First 14mm f1.4 Lens -- Designed Especially for Astrophotography
RONKONKOMA, N.Y. -- Sigma Corp. of America has announced the Sigma 14mm f1.4 DG DN | Art lens. This is the world's widest f1.4 single focal length lens*, born from our engineers' passion for capturing the widest, brightest, highest- resolution and most captivating starry sky images possible.
Designed specifically for astrophotography, the 14mm f1.4 DG DN | Art lens is a full-frame, ultra wide-angle prime designed exclusively for mirrorless camera systems and is available in Sony E- mount and Leica L-Mount.
This lens offers a full set of features designed for astrophotography including a removable tripod socket, MFL switch (Manual Focus Lock function), lens heater retainer, rear filter holder and a specially-designed front cap including a NEW locking mechanism and NEW filter storage slots. All this, plus thorough aberration correction, make this possibly the best lens ever made for astrophotography. Its ultra-wide 14mm angle of view that captures wide starry skies and bright f1.4 aperture that minimizes exposure time are ideal specifications for astrophotography. Incredibly sharp from corner to corner with splash and dust-resistant construction, this lens retains the same high performance and quality standards found within the Sigma f1.4 Art lens lineup.
The astrophotography-focused feature set and total optical performance make this an excellent lens for high-end architecture, real estate and landscape photography as well.
The lens will retail for $1,599 through authorized U.S. retailers and will be available in late June.