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Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art (L-Mount) — Three-quarter front view with tripod socket
Three-quarter front view with tripod socket© SIGMA Corporation
SigmaArt

Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art (L-Mount)

L · PRIME
105mm
APERTURE
1:1.4
AFWR

Launch MSRP

$1,599
Weight
1,745g
Filter
⌀105mm
Min focus
1.00m
Max mag.
0.12×
Formula
17E / 12G
Released
2019

Also made for

  • Sony E-mount1,720g

The L-Mount version is 25g heavier than the Sony E-mount version.

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01

Specification sheet

Optical construction

17
Elements
12
Groups
5 LD · 1 ASPH
9 rounded blades
  • 3x FLD
  • 2x SLD
  • 1x Aspherical
  • Super Multi-Layer Coating
  • Water & Oil Repellent Coating
Aperture range
f/1.4 — f/16

Physical & ergonomics

ART
Weight
1,745g
⌀ × length
115.9 × 155.5mm
Filter
⌀105mm
Weather sealed
Yes
Aperture ring
No

Autofocus actuator

HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor)
Autofocus
Stabilisation
Body IBIS
Teleconverter
Not supported
AF speed score
7.6 / 10

Close-up performance

Min focus distance
1.00m
Max magnification
0.12× (1:8.3)
0.12×
0×0.25×0.5× half macro1.0× macro
02

Optical character

The 105mm F1.4 Art is a DSLR-era portrait lens that Sigma also built with a native L-Mount, and its draw is background blur. A 105mm front filter and very large front element keep out-of-focus highlights round well towards the frame edges, and three FLD plus two SLD elements keep bokeh fringing low.

The L-Mount version weighs 1,745g and is 155.5mm long, so it is heavier than most 70-200mm f/2.8 zooms. It comes with a removable Arca-Swiss tripod socket, has HSM autofocus, dust and splash sealing and a water- and oil-repellent front coating, but no aperture ring. Sigma has since discontinued it.

Reviewer consensus

Reviewers found it sharp right into the corners at f/1.4, with negligible distortion and very low lateral colour fringing and bokeh fringing. Background blur is described as exceptionally smooth, with seamless transitions; the only flaw noted is a slight onion-ring texture in some defocused highlights. Vignetting at f/1.4 is visible but not severe.

The criticism is almost entirely about size: it is very large and heavy, needs expensive 105mm filters and has no stabilisation. HSM autofocus measured quick and quiet with good repeatability, though focus breathing is clearly visible. Reviewers rate it among the best portrait lenses available despite the bulk.

Owner sentiment

Owner feedback will appear once we have verified real-world reports for this lens.

03

Strengths, weaknesses & performance

Strengths

  • +Sharp into the corners at f/1.4
  • +Very smooth bokeh
  • +Low colour fringing (3x FLD, 2x SLD)
  • +Dust and splash sealing, water-repellent front element
  • +Removable Arca-Swiss tripod socket included

Weaknesses

  • −1,745g and 115.9mm wide
  • −105mm filters
  • −No aperture ring or stabilisation
  • −Discontinued

Six-axis rating

SHARPBOKEHAFFLAREBUILDVALUE
Sharpness
9.3
Bokeh Rendering
9.5
Autofocus Speed
7.6
Flare Resistance
—
Build / Sealing
8.8
Value / Size
7.9

Editorial 0–10 ratings synthesised from published reviews.

04

Technical specifications

Optics
MountL-Mount (FF) · full frame
Focal length105mm
CategoryShort Telephoto
Maximum aperturef/1.4
Minimum aperturef/16
Construction17 elements in 12 groups
Special elements3x FLD · 2x SLD · 1x Aspherical · Super Multi-Layer Coating · Water & Oil Repellent Coating
Aperture blades9
Focus
Focus typeAutofocus
DriveHSM (Hyper Sonic Motor)
Minimum focus1.00m
Max magnification0.12×
StabilisationNone (uses body IBIS)
TeleconvertersNot supported
Body
Weight1,745g
Diameter × length115.9 × 155.5mm
Filter thread⌀105mm
Weather sealingYes
Aperture ringNo
De-clickable apertureNo
Release year2019
Launch MSRP$1,599 USD
05

Sources

Verified 2026-10-25 against the pages below. Specifications come from the maker; summaries only reflect reviews and owner reports we actually read.

Specifications

  • sigma-global.com› en/lenses/a018_105_14/
  • sigmaphoto.com› 105mm-f1-4-dg-hsm-a
  • digitalcameraworld.com› reviews/sigma-105mm-f14-dg-hsm-art-review

Launch price

  • macfilos.com› 2019/04/03/sigma-announces-art-l-mount-prices-in-usa/

Professional reviews

  • cameralabs.com› sigma-105mm-f1-4-art-review/
  • digitalcameraworld.com› reviews/sigma-105mm-f14-dg-hsm-art-review
06

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    105mm F2.8 DG DN MACRO | Art (L-Mount)

    Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN MACRO | Art (L-Mount)
    105mmF2.8
    WT
    715g
    FLT
    ⌀62mm
    MFD
    0.29m
    MSRP
    $799
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    Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO (L-Mount)
    100mmF2.8
    WT
    638g
    FLT
    ⌀67mm
    MFD
    0.25m
    MSRP
    —
    MFRING
  • Laowa

    100mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift 1X Macro (L-Mount)

    Laowa 100mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift 1X Macro (L-Mount)
    100mmF2.8
    WT
    1,215g
    FLT
    ⌀77mm
    MFD
    0.32m
    MSRP
    $1,249
    MFRING