Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM Art Lens for Sony E

Sigma 40mm F1.4 Art Lens: Excellence in Every Shot

Overview:

The Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM Art Lens stands out as a top-tier prime lens for Sony E-mount APS-C and full-frame mirrorless cameras, catering to both professional photographers and serious enthusiasts. Renowned for its superior image quality, the lens features an advanced optical design with FLD and SLD glass elements, significantly reducing chromatic aberrations and ensuring remarkable sharpness, clarity, and color accuracy. Its fast f/1.4 aperture is a game-changer in low-light conditions, enabling photographers to capture stunning images without relying on a flash, while also offering a shallow depth of field for beautifully isolated subjects and creamy bokeh effects. The lens's cine-lens inspired construction not only promises durability but also smooth operation, thanks to its Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) that ensures fast, quiet, and precise autofocus, suitable for both photography and videography. Additionally, its dust- and weather-sealed design makes it a reliable companion for outdoor shoots. While its impressive features set it apart, its size and weight may be a consideration for some users. Overall, the Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM Art Lens is a versatile and high-quality choice for a wide range of photographic endeavors.

More Details:

• Exceptional Image Quality: Delivers outstanding sharpness, clarity, and color rendition across all apertures, thanks to its advanced optical design featuring FLD and SLD glass elements.

• Fast f/1.4 Aperture: Excels in low-light conditions, allowing for beautiful, flash-free photography and enabling a shallow depth of field for dreamy bokeh effects.

• Cine-Lens Inspired Design: Robust construction ensures durability and smooth operation, complemented by a Hyper Sonic Motor for fast, quiet, and precise autofocus, ideal for both photo and video.

• Weather-Sealed Durability: Designed to withstand harsh conditions with dust and moisture sealing, making it perfect for outdoor photography and videography.

• 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 Sony E
• 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

Frequently Asked Questions about the Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM Art Lens

Is the Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM Art Lens compatible with all Sony E-mount cameras?

Yes, this lens is compatible with both Sony E-mount APS-C and full-frame mirrorless cameras, offering versatile usage across different camera models.

What makes the Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM Art Lens stand out in low-light conditions?

The lens features a fast f/1.4 aperture, which is excellent for low-light photography, allowing more light to enter, reducing the need for a flash, and enabling a shallow depth of field.

How does the optical design of the lens enhance image quality?

The lens incorporates advanced FLD and SLD glass elements, minimizing chromatic aberrations and ensuring exceptional sharpness, clarity, and color accuracy in images.

Is this lens suitable for video recording as well as photography?

Yes, the Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM Art Lens is suitable for both photo and video shooting, thanks to its cine-lens inspired design and Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) that ensures quiet and precise autofocus.

Can the Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM Art Lens withstand harsh weather conditions?

Yes, the lens is designed with dust and moisture sealing, making it durable and reliable for outdoor photography and videography in various weather conditions.

What are the physical dimensions and weight of the lens?

The lens measures 90.3 x 141mm (3.55 x 5.55 inches) and weighs 1,295g (45.6oz), making it a substantial piece of equipment in terms of size and weight.

Does the lens support manual focusing?

Yes, the lens supports direct manual focus, allowing photographers to manually adjust focus for precise control over their images.