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Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG DN | Art (L-Mount) vs Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art (L-Mount)

Key differences

  • —The 20mm F1.4 DG DN | Art (L-Mount) is 400g lighter (635g vs 1035g).
  • —For close-ups the 20mm F1.4 DG DN | Art (L-Mount) reaches 0.16× vs 0.14×.

Which to choose

  • 20mm F1.4 DG DN | Art (L-Mount)

    Choose it for:

    • +The lightest option: 635g, 400g less than the next
    • +Weather sealing
    • +A physical aperture ring
    • +The fastest autofocus in reviews
  • 20mm F1.4 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.

Sigma
20mm F1.4 DG DN | Art (L-Mount)
Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG DN | Art (L-Mount)
16842ART
Sigma
20mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art (L-Mount)
Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art (L-Mount)
ART
Mount
L-Mount (FF)
L-Mount (FF)
Focal length
20mm
20mm
Max aperture
F1.4
F1.4
Weight
635g◆
1,035g
Dimensions ⌀ × L
87.8 × 111.2mm
90.7 × 153.8mm
Volume
673 cm³◆
993 cm³
Density
0.94 g/cm³
1.04 g/cm³
Filter thread
⌀82mm
—
Min focus
0.23m◆
0.28m
Max magnification
0.16×◆
0.14×
Elements / groups
17 / 15
15 / 11
Aperture blades
11◆
9
Focus drive
Stepping Motor
HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor)
Stabilisation
—
—
Weather sealed
Yes
—
Aperture ring
Yes · de-click
—
Released
2022
2019
MSRP (USD)
$899
$899
Sharpness
8.5◆
8.4
Bokeh Rendering
8.0◆
7.9
Autofocus Speed
8.4◆
7.4
Flare Resistance
8.0◆
7.8
Build / Sealing
8.9◆
8.2
Value / Size
8.8◆
7.6
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Performance overlay

  • 20mm F1.4 DG DN | Art (L-Mount)
  • 20mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art (L-Mount)

◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.