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Quick answer
A fast ultra-wide prime for full-frame DSLRs, popular among astro shooters. It has a bulbous front element and focuses as close as 0.27 m.
Pros
- f/1.8 at 14mm
- Close focus 0.27 m
- HSM autofocus
- Sharp for an ultra-wide
Cons
- Large and heavy
- No front filters
Verdict
A strong dark-sky lens. The lack of front filters is the main limitation.
About this lens
A 14mm f/1.8 full-frame fast wide-angle prime lens, the Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art is designed for Nikon F mount bodies, from the Sigma Art line with Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. A wide-aperture wide-angle prime from Sigma's Art line, popular for astrophotography and landscapes.
Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art specifications
- Brand
- Sigma
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 14mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.8
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2017
- Optical construction
- 16 elements in 11 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Autofocus motor
- HSM
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.27 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.1x
- Length
- 126 mm
- Diameter
- 95.4 mm
Specification source: sigmaphoto.com
What can you shoot with the Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art?
- Astrophotography
- Landscapes
- Interiors
Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 14mm | 104.3° | 114.2° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 21mm | 81.2° | 91.7° |
Frequently asked questions
Does the Sigma 14mm f/1.8 Art have stabilization?
No. Stabilization has to come from the camera body if it offers it; otherwise use a faster shutter speed or a tripod.
How close can it focus?
Minimum focus is 0.27 m, with a maximum magnification of 0.1x. That is close enough to place a foreground subject against a wide background.
Can filters be fitted?
Not on the front, since the bulbous front element has no filter thread.
Alternatives for Nikon F from other brands
All Nikon F lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
