Sigma 14mm F1.4 DG DN Art § 03 Head to head
Sigma 14mm F1.4 DG DN Art vs Viltrox AF 13 mm f/1.4 XF
Sigma 14mm f/1.4 has a longer reach. Viltrox 13mm f/1.4 has a wider field of view.
The Sigma 14mm F1.4 DG DN Art is a 14mm f/1.4 prime, and the Viltrox AF 13 mm f/1.4 XF is a 13mm f/1.4 prime. On paper the Viltrox AF 13 mm f/1.4 XF comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 3, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Sigma 14mm F1.4 DG DN Art 
Viltrox AF 13 mm f/1.4 XF 01
Key differences
Why is the Sigma 14mm F1.4 DG DN Art better than the Viltrox AF 13 mm f/1.4 XF?
- Longer reach (14mm vs 13mm)
- More aperture blades (11 vs 9)
- Covers a larger sensor format (full-frame vs APS-C)
Why is the Viltrox AF 13 mm f/1.4 XF better than the Sigma 14mm F1.4 DG DN Art?
- Wider field of view (13mm vs 14mm)
- 750 g lighter (420 g vs 1170 g)
- 76 mm shorter (74 mm vs 150 mm long)
- Focuses 8 cm closer (0.22 m vs 0.3 m)
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the Viltrox AF 13 mm f/1.4 XF has the edge: it goes wider, to 13mm against 14mm.
- architecture For architecture, the Viltrox AF 13 mm f/1.4 XF has the edge: it goes wider, to 13mm against 14mm.
- astrophotography For astrophotography, the Viltrox AF 13 mm f/1.4 XF has the edge: it goes wider, to 13mm against 14mm.
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Specification
| Specification | Sigma 14mm F1.4 DG DN Art | Viltrox AF 13 mm f/1.4 XF |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 14mm | 13mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Ultra-wide-angle prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full Frame | APS-C |
| Weight | 1,170 g (2.58 lbs) | 420 g ◆ |
| Dimensions | 101 mm (diameter) x 150 mm (length) | 90 x 74 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.3 m (11.8 in) | 0.22 m ◆ |
| Maximum magnification | 0.1x | — |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes (dust and splash resistant) | Yes |
| Aperture ring | Yes (de-clickable) | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 11 (rounded) ◆ | 9 |
| Optical construction | 19 elements in 15 groups | 14 elements / 11 groups |
| Filter size | Rear filter holder | 67 mm |
| Lens mount | Sony E, L-Mount | Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X |
| Released | 2023 | — |
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Size
- A · Sigma
- B · Viltrox
- 150 × 101 mm
- 74 × 90 mm
The Sigma 14mm F1.4 DG DN Art is 76 mm longer and 750 g heavier than the Viltrox AF 13 mm f/1.4 XF.
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Sample frames
Sigma 14mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Viltrox AF 13 mm f/1.4 XF
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Sigma 14mm F1.4 DG DN Art or the Viltrox AF 13 mm f/1.4 XF?
- The Viltrox AF 13 mm f/1.4 XF weighs 420 g, 750 g less than the Sigma 14mm F1.4 DG DN Art (1170 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Sigma 14mm F1.4 DG DN Art or the Viltrox AF 13 mm f/1.4 XF?
- The Viltrox AF 13 mm f/1.4 XF focuses down to 0.22 m, against 0.3 m for the Sigma 14mm F1.4 DG DN Art.
- Do the Sigma 14mm F1.4 DG DN Art and the Viltrox AF 13 mm f/1.4 XF have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Sigma 14mm F1.4 DG DN Art or the Viltrox AF 13 mm f/1.4 XF better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the Viltrox AF 13 mm f/1.4 XF has the edge: it goes wider, to 13mm against 14mm.
- Is the Sigma 14mm F1.4 DG DN Art or the Viltrox AF 13 mm f/1.4 XF better for architecture?
- For architecture, the Viltrox AF 13 mm f/1.4 XF has the edge: it goes wider, to 13mm against 14mm.
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