Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art vs f/1.4 DG DN Art
Both are Leica L prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the f/1.8 DG HSM Art if
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.1× vs 0.08× maximum magnification
Pick the f/1.4 DG DN Art if
- You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/1.8)
- You shoot video: Linear motor autofocus is smooth and quiet (the f/1.8 DG HSM Art uses HSM)
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 11 aperture blades vs 9
Spec differences
10 differences| f/1.8 DG HSM Art | f/1.4 DG DN Art | |
|---|---|---|
| Max aperture |
f/1.8
|
f/1.4
⅔ stop faster
|
| Weight |
1185 g
|
1170 g
|
| Length |
150 mm
|
149.9 mm
|
| Diameter |
95.4 mm
slimmer
|
101.4 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.27 m
closer
|
0.3 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.1×
larger
|
0.08×
|
| Aperture blades |
9
|
11
more blades
|
| Optical design |
16 elements / 11 groups
|
19 elements / 15 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
HSM
|
Linear motor
|
| Released |
not listed
|
2023
|
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- Brand
- Sigma both
- Mount
- Leica L both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 14mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
- Weather sealing
- Yes both
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