Sigma Art 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM 14mm
Combining an ultra-wide 14mm perspective with a fast f/1.8 aperture, this prime lens uses FLD, SLD, and four aspherical elements to deliver high-resolution imagery with well-controlled distortion and chromatic aberrations. Its Art-line optical design prioritizes sharpness and rendering quality, making it a unique option for low-light wide-angle shooting. This lens is best for portrait photographers seeking an exaggerated, immersive perspective with shallow depth of field.
Focal length 14mm
Aperture f/1.8
lens type zoom
31 Overall Score
Price £0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong aperture (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong bokeh (91st percentile) 91st
Cons
- Below average macro (14th percentile)
- Below average social proof (20th percentile)
- Below average optical (20th percentile)
- Below average build (32nd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 14 |
| Focal Length Max | 14 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sigma Art 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM 14mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 14mm | 28-300mm | 17-28mm | 12-35mm | 18-135mm | 27mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/1.2 |
| Mount | - | Sony E | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 590 | 450 | 306 | 326 | 560 |
| AF Type | - | VXD linear motor | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | Linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma Art 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM 14mm | 53.9 | 90.8 | 32.4 | 14.2 | 20.2 | 93 | 33.6 | 19.9 | 36.8 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 98 | 78.2 | 65.1 | 85.8 | 96.7 | 66.3 | 97.7 | 55 | 82.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 86.9 | 87.3 | 75.2 | 85.8 | 88.2 | 84.2 | 68 | 69.1 | 36.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.9 | 82.1 | 85.4 | 51 | 86.5 | 84.2 | 80.6 | 85.1 | 96.9 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98 | 75.7 | 72.5 | 40.3 | 78.5 | 77.6 | 95.8 | 89.6 | 82.4 |
| Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 Compare | 86.9 | 98.5 | 67.4 | 38.5 | 82.2 | 98.6 | 33.6 | 89.6 | 36.8 |
Usage Scores
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