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Sigma 14mm F1.4 DG | Art (L-Mount) vs Viltrox AF 14mm F4.0 Air L (L-Mount)

Key differences

  • —The AF 14mm F4.0 Air L (L-Mount) is 998g lighter (172g vs 1170g).
  • —The 14mm F1.4 DG | Art (L-Mount) is faster: f/1.4 vs f/4 (≈3.0 stops more light).
  • —For close-ups the AF 14mm F4.0 Air L (L-Mount) reaches 0.23× vs 0.08×.

Which to choose

  • 14mm F1.4 DG | Art (L-Mount)

    Choose it for:

    • +The brightest aperture: f/1.4, about 3.0 stops more light
    • +Weather sealing
    • +A physical aperture ring
    • +The sharpest results in reviews
    • +The nicest background blur in reviews
    • +The fastest autofocus in reviews
  • AF 14mm F4.0 Air L (L-Mount)

    Choose it for:

    • +The lightest option: 172g, 998g less than the next
    • +The best close-ups: 0.23× magnification

Computed from published specs, confirmed launch prices and, where every lens has at least two reviews, review scores.

Sigma
14mm F1.4 DG | Art (L-Mount)
Sigma 14mm F1.4 DG | Art (L-Mount)
16842ART
Viltrox
AF 14mm F4.0 Air L (L-Mount)
Viltrox AF 14mm F4.0 Air L (L-Mount)
AIR
Mount
L-Mount (FF)
L-Mount (FF)
Focal length
14mm
14mm
Max aperture
F1.4◆
F4
Weight
1,170g
172g◆
Dimensions ⌀ × L
101.4 × 149.9mm
65.1 × 54.4mm
Volume
1211 cm³
181 cm³◆
Density
0.97 g/cm³
0.95 g/cm³
Filter thread
—
⌀58mm
Min focus
0.30m
0.13m◆
Max magnification
0.08×
0.23×◆
Elements / groups
19 / 15
12 / 9
Aperture blades
11◆
7
Focus drive
HLA Linear Motor
STM (Lead Screw)
Stabilisation
—
—
Weather sealed
Yes
—
Aperture ring
Yes · de-click
—
Released
2023
2026
MSRP (USD)
Unconfirmed
$199
Sharpness
9.3◆
8.0
Bokeh Rendering
7.8◆
6.4
Autofocus Speed
8.7◆
7.6
Flare Resistance
8.3◆
7.8
Build / Sealing
9.2◆
6.8
Value / Size
7.8
9.4◆
SHARPBOKEHAFFLAREBUILDVALUE

Performance overlay

  • 14mm F1.4 DG | Art (L-Mount)
  • AF 14mm F4.0 Air L (L-Mount)

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