Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM Art
This is a full-frame prime lens for Canon EF, covering 40 mm and a maximum aperture of f/1.4. It weighs 1200 g and is weather-sealed, and was released in 2018. That combination suits street, travel and low-light photography.
It is a high-performance standard prime lens designed for full-frame cameras. It offers a versatile focal length suitable for various photography styles, including portrait and landscape photography. The bright f/1.4 maximum aperture allows for excellent low-light performance and depth-of-field control. The lens features a Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) for fast and quiet autofocus, and its advanced optical design includes three FLD and three SLD elements to minimize aberrations and deliver sharp, high-contrast images. The robust construction with dust and splash resistance ensures durability in challenging shooting conditions.
- f/1.4
- Aperture
- 40mm
- Focal
- 1200 g
- Weight
- Dec 2018
- Released
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Specification
- Lens type
- Standard prime lens
- Max Format size
- Full Frame
- Focal length
- 40 mm
- Image stabilization
- No
- Lens mount
- Canon EF, Nikon F, Sigma SA, Sony E
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.4
- Minimum aperture
- f/16
- Aperture ring
- No
- Number of diaphragm blades
- 9 (rounded)
- Optical construction
- 16 elements in 12 groups
- Minimum focusing distance
- 0.4 m (15.7 in)
- Maximum magnification
- 0.15x
- Filter size
- 82 mm
- Dimensions
- 87.8 mm (diameter) x 131 mm (length)
- Weight
- 1,200 g (2.65 lbs)
- Weather sealing
- Yes (dust and splash resistant)
- Usage
- portrait, lowlight
Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 1.6% of the frame width
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