Sigma 14MM F1.4 DG DN: Hands On Roundup

Earlier today Sigma introduced the fastest and widest lens in its lineup and at the moment the fastest ultra-wide-angle 14mm on the market – the Sigma 14MM F1.4 DG DN.

Sigma 14MM F1.4 DG DN

Sigma is known for developing unique lenses but with the new 14MM F1.4 DG DN Art lens the company really pushed the limit of what it can do. While the lens is large and fairly bulky at least from early reviews it seems that Sigma did not compromise on image quality and the lens is sharp even wide open (we will be testing it ourselves soon so we can confirm that ourselves).

The lens has a complex optical design with 19 elements in 15 groups including 1 SLD, 3 FLD, and 4 aspherical elements, a fast High-response Linear Actuator for focusing, a rear filter holder (and a lens cap with two filter holder places).

No compromise 14mm f/1.4 – big and bulky but ultra wide and ultra fast

The lens has all the latest buttons and switches you can find on a modern Sigma Art lens (pretty similar to what you can find on the recent Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art that we reviewed here not too long ago). That includes an aperture ring with a de-click mode, a lock for the aperture ring, a focus mode switch, and a new feature – a focus lock which should be very useful to prevent accidental movement of the focus when using MF.

A rear filter holder on the Sigma 14MM F1.4 DG DN

The lens has a dust and splash-resistant structure and a removable tripod collar with an Arca base to support its high weight of close to 1200g.

Sigma’s official video on the Sigma 14MM F1.4 DG DN as an Astro lens

Sigma 14MM F1.4 DG DN Art specs

Here are some of the main specs for the new lens:

Lens: 14mm f/1.4 lens with FF coverage.
Optical design: 19 elements in 15 groups.
AF system – high-response linear actuator system.
Weather-resistant construction – with a brass bayonet.
Aperture blades: 11.
Minimum focus distance: 30cm.
Macro magnification: 1:11.
Filter thread: back/gel filer only.
Mounts: Sony E / L mount.
Weight: 1170g.

Removable collar

Pricing and availability

The lens should be available in the U.S. in late June 2023 for just under $1600.

The front element of the new Sigma 14mm f1.4 DG DN

Hands-on from around the web

There are already quite a few early hands-on with the new Sigma lens and we have a few of them for your viewing pleasure below.

Christopher Frost testing the new Sigma 14mm F1.4 DG DN Art lens

Chris Niccolls from Petapixel looking at the Sigma 14mm F1.4 DG DN Art lens

Nebula Photos on using the new Sigma for astrophotography

Tony Northrop comparing the new 14mm to the older DSLR Sigma 14mm f/1.8 lens

Gordon Laing on the new ultra-wide Sigma

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Iddo Genuth

Iddo Genuth is the founder and chief editor of LensVid.com. He has been a technology reporter working for international publications since the late 1990's and covering photography since 2009. Iddo is also a co-founder of a production company specializing in commercial food and product visual content.