Sigma Japan announced the shipping date for their new 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art lens for Nikon F-mount: July 28th. The lens seems to be already in stock in Europe (Amazon UK and Amazon DE). Additional information:
- US price: $1,599
- Pre-order links: B&H | Adorama
- World’s first and only full-frame f/1.8 ultra-wide-angle lens
- Minimum focus distance of 10.6 inches
- The largest glass mold (80mm) in the industry
- Rounded 9-blade diaphragm
- Dust/splash-proof
- Electromagnetic aperture control (for Nikon)
- “Handcrafted in Japan”
- Additional technical information is available here
- Sample photos: Sigma | Dpreview
- Reviews: Lensrentals | Dpreview
- Videos:
NiSi has a new 150mm filter holder for the Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art lens:
Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art lens design, MTF, charts and technical specifications:
| Lens Construction | 16 Elements in 11 Groups |
| Angle of View | 114.2º |
| Number of Diaphragm Blades | 9 (Rounded) |
| Mininum Aperture | f16 |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 27 cm / 10.6 in |
| Filter Size (mm) | N/A |
| Maximum Magnifications | 1: 9.8 |
| Dimensions (Diameter x Length) |
3.8in. x 5.0in. |
| Weight | 1,170g/41.3 oz |
