Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art
Launch MSRP
$1,599- Weight
- 925g
- Filter
- ⌀77mm
- Min focus
- 0.28m
- Max mag.
- 0.18×
- Formula
- 17E / 12G
- Released
- 2019
Specification sheet
Optical construction
- 2x FLD
- 3x SLD
- 3x Aspherical
- Water & Oil Repellent Coating
- Aperture range
- f/1.4 — f/16
Physical & ergonomics
- Weight
- 925g
- ⌀ × length
- 82.8 × 133.7mm
- Filter
- ⌀77mm
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- No
Autofocus actuator
- Stabilisation
- Body IBIS
- Teleconverter
- Not supported
- AF speed score
- 7.5 / 10
Close-up performance
- Min focus distance
- 0.28m
- Max magnification
- 0.18× (1:5.4)
Optical character
Sigma designed the 28mm F1.4 for high-resolution bodies, and it is one of the sharpest 28mm f/1.4 lenses made. Two FLD, three SLD and three aspherical elements, including a large front aspherical, control lateral colour and sagittal coma, so point lights stay as points toward the corners at f/1.4.
The cost is size: the Sony E version is 133.7mm long and 925g, about the weight of a 24-70mm f/2.8 zoom. Unlike Sigma's earlier HSM Art primes it has dust and splash sealing and a water- and oil-repellent front coating. It takes 77mm filters and focuses to 28cm.
Reviewer consensus
Reviewers found it very sharp across the frame from f/1.4, with excellent coma correction, low chromatic aberration and moderate vignetting. Several placed it ahead of first-party 28mm options for night-sky work.
The complaints are the weight and length for a 28mm prime and the HSM autofocus, which is accurate on Sony bodies but not as fast or quiet as linear-motor designs. It has no aperture ring or custom controls.
Owner sentiment
Owners praise the corner-to-corner sharpness and clean rendering of stars and city lights, and many use it for astro and environmental portraits. The weather sealing is a welcome change from older Art primes.
The main complaint is bulk: it is described as heavy to carry all day on a compact body. A few mention slow focus in dim light. Its current US price of around $799 makes it good value for those who accept the size.
Strengths, weaknesses & performance
Strengths
- +Sharp corner to corner at f/1.4
- +Excellent coma control
- +Dust and splash resistant
- +Takes 77mm filters
Weaknesses
- −925g for a 28mm
- −133.7mm long on E-mount
- −HSM AF slower than linear motors
- −No aperture ring
Six-axis rating
- Sharpness
- 9.0
- Bokeh Rendering
- 8.2
- Autofocus Speed
- 7.5
- Flare Resistance
- 8.0
- Build / Sealing
- 8.7
- Value / Size
- 8.4
Editorial 0–10 ratings synthesised from published reviews.
Technical specifications
| Mount | Sony E (FE) · full frame |
|---|---|
| Focal length | 28mm |
| Category | Wide |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.4 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 |
| Construction | 17 elements in 12 groups |
| Special elements | 2x FLD · 3x SLD · 3x Aspherical · Water & Oil Repellent Coating |
| Aperture blades | 9 |
| Focus type | Autofocus |
|---|---|
| Drive | HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) |
| Minimum focus | 0.28m |
| Max magnification | 0.18× |
| Stabilisation | None (uses body IBIS) |
| Teleconverters | Not supported |
| Weight | 925g |
|---|---|
| Diameter × length | 82.8 × 133.7mm |
| Filter thread | ⌀77mm |
| Weather sealing | Yes |
| Aperture ring | No |
| De-clickable aperture | No |
| Release year | 2019 |
| Launch MSRP | $1,599 USD |
Sources
Specifications
- sigma-global.com/en/lenses/a019_28_14/
- sigmaphoto.com/28mm-f1-4-dg-hsm-a
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