Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM Art Lens for Nikon F

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Sigma 40mm F1.4 Art Lens: Precision Optics for Creative Excellence

Overview:

The Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM Art Lens stands out as a premium choice for Nikon F-mount camera users, offering a perfect blend of high-end optics and versatile functionality. Its 40mm focal length mirrors the natural human perspective, making it ideal for a wide range of photography genres, from captivating portraits to dynamic street scenes. The lens's standout feature is its ultra-bright f/1.4 aperture, which not only excels in low-light conditions but also produces stunningly smooth bokeh, adding an artistic touch to your images. Engineered with the precision of cine lenses, it promises exceptional sharpness, minimal chromatic aberrations, and consistent performance across various settings. The incorporation of a Hyper-Sonic Motor ensures fast, silent, and accurate autofocus, beneficial for both stills and video. Additionally, its robust, weather-sealed construction makes it reliable in challenging environments. While its weight and premium pricing are considerations, the Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM Art Lens is an excellent investment for photographers who value superior image quality and creative flexibility.

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• Cine-Lens Inspiration: Crafted to meet the rigorous standards of professional cine lenses, ensuring top-tier build quality, smooth focusing, and consistent output.
• Exceptional Sharpness: Advanced optics with specialized glass elements reduce chromatic aberrations, delivering crystal-clear images, even at wide apertures.
• Stunning Bokeh: The fast f/1.4 aperture creates a beautifully smooth background blur, perfect for subject isolation and adding an artistic touch to photos.
• Rapid and Precise Autofocus: Equipped with a Hyper-Sonic Motor (HSM), this lens offers quick, silent, and accurate focusing capabilities for both photography and videography.
• Durable Design: Built to be robust and weather-sealed, it stands up to challenging shooting environments with ease.
• Versatile Focal Length: The 40mm focal length provides a natural view, making it suitable for a wide range of subjects and creative styles.

• 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 Nikon F
• 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 the Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM Art Lens

Is the Sigma 40mm F1.4 lens compatible with all Nikon F-mount cameras?

Yes, the Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM Art Lens is designed to be compatible with all Nikon F-mount DSLR cameras.

What makes this lens suitable for low-light photography?

The lens's bright f/1.4 aperture allows more light to enter, making it excellent for low-light conditions and achieving a shallow depth of field.

Does this lens have image stabilization?

No, the Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM Art Lens does not include image stabilization.

Can this lens be used for video as well as still photography?

Yes, the lens's Hyper-Sonic Motor (HSM) ensures smooth and silent autofocus, making it suitable for both video and still photography.

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

Yes, it has a robust and weather-sealed construction, making it reliable in various shooting environments.

What type of photography is this lens best suited for?

The Sigma 40mm F1.4 is versatile and ideal for portraiture, street photography, landscapes, and more, thanks to its natural perspective and excellent optical performance.