Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art

The ultimate bokeh master for portrait photography

Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
85/100
LENS SCORE
Features 17
Performance 19
Durability 18
Price 13
Usability 18
Brand Sigma
Model 259-954

Key Features

OPTICS 17 elements in 12 groups with 3 FLD and 2 SLD glass elements
APERTURE 9-blade rounded diaphragm for smooth bokeh rendering
AUTOFOCUS Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) for fast, quiet, and accurate AF
CONSTRUCTION Thermally Stable Composite (TSC) material with brass bayonet mount
WEATHER SEALING Dust and splash-proof construction with mount rubber sealing
COATING Super Multi-Layer Coating to reduce flare and ghosting
COMPATIBILITY Compatible with Sigma USB Dock for firmware updates and micro-adjustments
TRIPOD Removable Arca-type compatible tripod socket included
FILTER 105mm front filter thread size
DIAPHRAGM Electromagnetic aperture control on compatible Nikon mounts
FOCUSING Internal focusing system with full-time manual override
BUILD Professional-grade Art line build quality
ACCESSORIES Includes carbon fiber reinforced plastic lens hood

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Manual focus override
Zoom Ring ✗ Not Present Prime lens
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✓ Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✗ Not Present
Weather Sealing ✓ Present Dust and splash-proof mount

How-to Use Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 105mm
Maximum Aperture f/1.4
Minimum Aperture f/16
Lens Construction 17 elements in 12 groups
Angle of View 23.3 degrees
Minimum Focus Distance 100cm (39.4 inches)
Maximum Magnification 1:8.3
Diaphragm Blades 9 (rounded)
Filter Size 105mm
Dimensions 115.9mm x 131.5mm
Weight 1645g (varies by mount)