Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM Art Lens for Leica L

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Sigma 40mm F1.4 Art: Unmatched Clarity for Leica L-Mount

Overview:

The Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM Art Lens for Leica L stands out as a top-tier wide-normal prime lens, tailor-made for L-mount mirrorless cameras. Renowned for its unparalleled sharpness and clarity, this lens features an advanced optical design with 11 elements in 9 groups, including 5 Special Low-Dispersion elements and an aspherical element, ensuring minimal chromatic aberration and high contrast across the entire frame. Its fast f/1.4 aperture not only excels in low-light conditions but also provides exquisite bokeh, making it perfect for photographers and videographers seeking to add a professional, cinematic quality to their work. The lens's durable, weather-sealed construction, combined with a Hyper Sonic Motor for swift and silent autofocus, makes it a reliable choice for both studio and outdoor environments. Whether capturing detailed stills or dynamic video, the Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM Art Lens is a versatile and high-performing addition to any Leica L-mount system.

More Details:

• Unmatched Sharpness: With its advanced optical construction of 11 elements in 9 groups, including 5 SLD and 1 aspherical element, this lens guarantees exceptional sharpness and clarity in every shot.
• Exquisite Bokeh: The fast f/1.4 aperture paired with a 9-blade diaphragm creates beautifully smooth and creamy bokeh, perfect for isolating subjects and adding a dreamlike quality to your images.
• Cinematic Precision: Inspired by cine lenses, it features a smooth, precise focusing ring, offering videographers and filmmakers accurate manual focus control for dynamic storytelling.
• Low-Light Mastery: The f/1.4 aperture not only provides stunning bokeh but also excels in low-light conditions, ensuring your shots are clear and vibrant, even in dim environments.
• Durable Design: Built with high-quality materials and weather sealing, this lens is ready to face challenging shooting conditions, making it a reliable tool for both studio and outdoor photography.
• Quiet and Fast Autofocus: Equipped with Sigma's Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM), the lens offers fast, accurate, and near-silent autofocus, essential for both still photography and videography.
• Versatile Compatibility: Specifically designed for Leica L-mount mirrorless cameras, it seamlessly integrates with your existing gear, enhancing the capabilities of your photographic equipment.

• Water and Oil-repellent coating - The front lens element incorporates water and oil-repellent coating that allows water to be wiped away easily and prevents oil and fat from sticking to the surface, even in challenging shooting conditions. At the same time, the maintenance of the lens surface becomes easier.
• Dust and Splash Resistant Structure - This lens features a highly effective dust and splash-resistant structure* with special sealing at the mount connection, manual focus ring, zoom ring, and cover connection, allowing photographers to work in all types of weather.
• High-speed AF - The high-speed AF, thanks to the HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) with an updated algorithm, captures instantaneous photography movement.
• Hood with lock - Features a hood with a lock to prevent dropping the hood.
• Designed to minimize flare and ghosting - SIGMA’s Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting to help photographers produce sharp and high-contrast images even in backlit conditions.
• High-precision, rugged brass bayonet mount - The brass mount combines high precision with rugged construction. Its treated surfaces and enhanced strength contribute to the exceptional durability of the lens.
• Rounded diaphragm - The 9-blade rounded diaphragm creates an attractive blur in the out-of-focus areas of the image.

• Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM Art Lens for Leica L
• Sigma Lens Cap
• Sigma Rear Lens Cap
• Sigma Lens Hood
• Sigma Lens Case
• Limited 1-Year Warranty
• Limited 3-Year U.S.A. Warranty Extension

FAQs about Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM Art Lens for Leica L

Is this lens compatible with all Leica L-mount cameras?

Yes, the Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM Art Lens is designed specifically for Leica L-mount mirrorless cameras, ensuring full compatibility.

What makes this lens ideal for low-light photography?

Its fast f/1.4 maximum aperture allows more light to enter, making it excellent for low-light conditions and for creating shallow depth of field effects.

Can this lens be used for video recording?

Absolutely. The lens features a smooth and precise focusing ring and a linear response, perfect for videographers requiring accurate manual focus control.

How does the lens perform in terms of sharpness and aberration control?

With its advanced optical design, including 5 SLD and 1 aspherical element, it offers exceptional sharpness and minimal chromatic aberration.

Is the Sigma 40mm F1.4 lens weather-sealed?

Yes, it is constructed with high-quality materials and weather sealing, making it durable and reliable in various shooting conditions.

What is the weight of this lens?

The lens weighs approximately 1295g, balancing robust construction with manageable handling for photographers.