Sigma 14mm F1.4 DG | Art (L-Mount) vs Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM | Art (L-Mount)
Key differences
- —The 14mm F1.4 DG | Art (L-Mount) is faster: f/1.4 vs f/1.8 (≈0.7 stops more light).
- —For close-ups the 14mm F1.8 DG HSM | Art (L-Mount) reaches 0.10× vs 0.08×.
Which to choose
- 14mm F1.4 DG | Art (L-Mount)
Choose it for:
- +The brightest aperture: f/1.4, about 0.7 stop more light
- +Weather sealing
- +A physical aperture ring
- 14mm F1.8 DG HSM | Art (L-Mount)
No clear advantage on paper. Compare handling and the full specs below.
Computed from published specs, confirmed launch prices and, where every lens has at least two reviews, review scores.
- Mount
- L-Mount (FF)
- L-Mount (FF)
- Focal length
- 14mm
- 14mm
- Max aperture
- F1.4◆
- F1.8
- Weight
- 1,170g◆
- 1,185g
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 101.4 × 149.9mm
- 95.4 × 150.0mm
- Volume
- 1211 cm³
- 1072 cm³◆
- Density
- 0.97 g/cm³
- 1.11 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- —
- —
- Min focus
- 0.30m
- 0.27m◆
- Max magnification
- 0.08×
- 0.10×◆
- Elements / groups
- 19 / 15
- 16 / 11
- Aperture blades
- 11◆
- 9
- Focus drive
- HLA Linear Motor
- HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor)
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- —
- Aperture ring
- Yes · de-click
- —
- Released
- 2023
- 2019
- MSRP (USD)
- Unconfirmed
- $1,599
- Sharpness
- 9.3◆
- 8.8
- Bokeh Rendering
- 7.8◆
- 7.6
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.7◆
- 7.6
- Flare Resistance
- 8.3◆
- 7.4
- Build / Sealing
- 9.2◆
- 8.4
- Value / Size
- 7.8
- 7.8
Performance overlay
- 14mm F1.4 DG | Art (L-Mount)
- 14mm F1.8 DG HSM | Art (L-Mount)
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.