Sigma 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
Announced February 25, 2019
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Reviewer Consensus
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The Sigma 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art is a robust, weather-sealed prime lens that delivers exceptional sharpness and beautiful bokeh for landscape and street photography. While it provides reliable autofocus and high-end optical performance, the lens is notably heavy and features significant vignetting at wider apertures.
Weighted from 15 reviewer scores
Pros
- Beautiful bokeh and shallow depth of field
- Durable, weather-sealed build quality
- Outstanding image sharpness and rendering
- Effective control of chromatic aberration and distortion
- Fast and precise autofocus performance
Cons
- Significant vignetting at wide apertures
- Flare susceptibility when shooting into bright light
- High price point relative to other series lenses
- Lack of optical image stabilization
- Substantial size and weight
- Launch price $1,399 (USD)
- Focal length & aperture 28mm f/1.4
- Mount & coverage Sony E, L-Mount, Canon EF, Nikon F Full-Frame
- Stabilization None
- Close focus 28 cm (0.18x)
- Filter thread 77mm
- Weight & size 925g (2 lb 0.6 oz) · 82.8 x 133.7 mm (3.26 x 5.26 in)
Expert Reviews
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Together with thorough weather-sealing, solid build quality, and the option to have the mount changed the lens justifies its price and earns a Highly Recommended!
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The less common 28mm focal length isn’t for everyone, but for those who find a 35mm a little too long and 24mm a fraction too wide; it fits the bill nicely. If you’re after a fast 28mm prime the number of options available to you are quite limited.
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If 28mm works for your application, the Sigma 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens deserves a position at the top of your shortlist.
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In many ways the Sigma 28mm F1.4 ART is the lens that the 35mm F1.4 ART should have been. It delivers better focus accuracy, richer image quality, and has a superior build.
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[W]ell, if 28mm is for you then look no further. This Sigma lens is about as good as you're going to get, really.
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Compared to that the Sigma, with a price tag of less than $1400, seems to be a real bargain; mind you, it occupies a very favourable second place, even though we admit its advantage over the more expensive Nikkor was really slight.
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The Sigma 28mm 1.4 Art is an incredible lens. It’s sharp, wide, produces beautiful bokeh, and focuses quickly and accurately.
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For E, L and EF mount users this is pretty much the only real option with reliable AF (beginning of 2024). Luckily it is also a good option, with only very few downsides, the most relevant being its weight and dimensions.
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There is a lot to love about a fine 28mm lens that has such a fast, bright maximum aperture, for all sorts of shooting applications. The Sigma 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens handles well, focuses precisely and produces superb results.
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Build quality is the same as all the other recent Art lenses that we've reviewed, that is to say, excellent, with the brass lens mount and sober all-black design adding to the high-quality feel, and Sigma generously include a very good lens hood and padded case.
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The Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art has the f/1.4 aperture photographers want and captures sharp, lifelike images, but it isn't as strong a value as some other lenses in the Art series.
- Digital Trends 8/10
The 28mm F1.4 Art is a beautiful, versatile lens for landscapes and portraits alike.
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[...] I was very pleased with this lens. It is a good solid lens from the Sigma Art series and well worth the investment, making it an ideal lens for street photography and wide-angle photography.
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If you want a fast prime wide-angle lens, the Sigma 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens is a good buy.
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It’s really something special, and for those who are looking for a high end 28mm lens, this might just be the one for you. I highly recommend it.
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