Sigma 15mm f/1.4 Fisheye DG DN Art
Announced March 14, 2024
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Reviewer Consensus
Strong
The Sigma 15mm f/1.4 Fisheye DG DN Art is a high-performing, robustly built lens that offers a unique 180-degree perspective and exceptional sharpness for astrophotography. While its specialized design and significant weight make it a niche tool, it provides professional-grade optical quality and versatile features for creative wide-angle work.
Weighted from 13 reviewer scores
Pros
- Robust, weather-sealed build quality
- Exceptional image sharpness and contrast
- Versatile features including aperture ring and tripod collar
- Fast and accurate autofocus performance
- Optimized for astrophotography with excellent coma control
Cons
- Large, heavy, and bulky physical design
- High price point
- Soft image quality at close focusing distances
- Niche application and specialized use case
- Incompatibility with standard front filters
- Launch price $1,999 (USD)
- Focal length & aperture 15mm f/1.4
- Mount & coverage Sony E, L-Mount Full-Frame
- Stabilization None
- Close focus 38.5 cm (0.0625x)
- Autofocus motor HLA
- Weight & size 1360g · 104 x 159.9 mm (4.09 x 6.30 in)
What the Reviewers Say
All 13 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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- PetaPixel 8.5/10
The Sigma 15mm is a heavyweight contender for the most interesting lens of the year.
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The well-built, high-performing Sigma 15mm F1.4 DG DN Fisheye Art Lens is large, heavy, and expensive, but its capabilities can set a photographer's work apart from the crowd.
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If you’re one of those rare people, the new Sigma 15mm Fisheye may be your dream lens.
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[T]he Sigma 15mm f/1.4 Fisheye DG DN Art is not only a very high-quality optic, but it's also uniquely exciting and very creative to use.
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A select few people who need a fisheye lens that is native to the E-mount or the L-Mount Alliance. You need something that is autofocus, wide open.
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The Sigma 15mm F1.4 DG DN Diagonal Fisheye Art is foremost an astro lens, but any photographer who wants to capture an extremely wide view is sure to enjoy its ability to craft special effect shots.
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[F]or what it is, it is the best in the world.
- SlashGear 8/10
The Sigma 15mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Diagonal Fisheye is a truly extraordinary lens.
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The Sigma 15mm f/1.4 DG DN diagonal fisheye art lens is a welcome addition to Sigma's art lineup and would be ideal for the Sony or Leica shooter looking to add that fisheye aesthetic into their rotation of lenses.
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The Sigma 15mm F1.4 DG DN Diagonal Fisheye | Art is an innovative and versatile lens that exceeds expectations. Its ability to deliver sharp, high-quality images with an ultra-wide perspective makes it a valuable tool for photographers and videographers alike.
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You are going to get This lens, if you need this lens or are looking for this lens specifically, if you're looking for a high quality fisheye lens, then I would absolutely say and recommend you should check out the new Sigma 15mm f/1.4 Fisheye DG DN Art.
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If you're looking for a wide-angle prime lens with a fast aperture for an APS-C camera that's not going to break the bank, I actually think that this is a fantastic option for photography and videography.
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In terms of price, Sigma may really have hit a sweet spot here because the Sony lens, while a premium lens and overall the best lens of these four, it is $898 and that is a pretty penny. Whereas the Sigma lens comes in at $579.
