Quick answer
A huge, fast portrait telephoto prime for full-frame DSLRs with a 105mm front filter thread. It has HSM autofocus and no optical stabilization.
Pros
- f/1.4 aperture at 105mm
- HSM autofocus
- Strong sharpness
- 9-bladed aperture
Cons
- Very large
- 105mm filters are large
- No stabilization
Verdict
A specialist portrait lens for those who want the shallowest depth of field at this focal length.
About this lens
The Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art is a full-frame fast short-telephoto prime lens covering 105mm at f/1.4 for Nikon F mount cameras, from the Sigma Art line with Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. A large-aperture short-telephoto prime from Sigma's Art line for portraits.
Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art specifications
- Brand
- Sigma
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 105mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.4
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Optical construction
- 17 elements in 12 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Autofocus motor
- HSM
- Minimum focus distance
- 1 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.12x
- Filter thread
- 105 mm
Specification source: sigmaphoto.com
What can you shoot with the Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art?
- Portraits with maximum subject separation
- Studio and fashion
- Weddings
Its very wide maximum aperture suits low light and shallow depth of field with strong background blur.
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 | 105mm | 19.5° | 23.3° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 158mm | 13° | 15.6° |
Frequently asked questions
Does the Sigma 105mm f/1.4 Art have image stabilization?
No. Unlike the 105mm f/2.8 Macro, the f/1.4 Art has no optical stabilization.
Can the Sigma 105mm f/1.4 Art be used handheld?
It is substantial, but handheld use is possible for portrait sessions, and many users use a monopod for long shoots.
What filter size does the Sigma 105mm f/1.4 Art use?
105mm, a very large filter size.
Alternatives for Nikon F from other brands
All Nikon F lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
