Sigma 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art

The ultimate wide-angle prime for sharp imagery

Sigma 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
85/100
LENS SCORE
Features 17
Performance 19
Durability 18
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Sigma
Model 441954

Key Features

OPTICS 17 elements in 12 groups with FLD and SLD glass elements
APERTURE 9-blade rounded diaphragm for smooth bokeh
AUTOFOCUS Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) for fast, quiet AF
COATING Super Multi-Layer Coating to reduce flare and ghosting
CONSTRUCTION Thermally Stable Composite (TSC) material for durability
WEATHER SEALING Dust and splash-proof mount connection
CLOSE FOCUS Minimum focusing distance of 28cm
DIAPHRAGM Electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism for consistent exposure
COMPATIBILITY Compatible with Sigma USB Dock for firmware updates
FILTER 77mm front filter thread
MOUNT Brass bayonet mount for high precision and rigidity
DISTORTION Advanced design minimizes sagittal coma flare
FOCUSING Full-time manual focus override capability

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Sigma 28mm 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 Physical toggle on barrel
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present Not applicable
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present Not applicable
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present Not applicable
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present Not applicable
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✗ Not Present Not applicable
Weather Sealing ✓ Present Mount-based sealing

How-to Use Sigma 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 28mm
Maximum Aperture f/1.4
Minimum Aperture f/16
Lens Construction 17 elements in 12 groups
Angle of View 75.4u00b0
Diaphragm Blades 9 (rounded)
Minimum Focus Distance 28cm / 11.0 in
Maximum Magnification 1:5.6
Filter Size 77mm
Dimensions 82.8mm x 107.7mm
Weight 865g