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Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM Art Leica L Review

Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM Art

Main Features

  • 105mm Focal Range
  • F1.4 Max Aperture
  • Weather Sealed
  • Filter Thread: 105mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Leica L Mount
  • Weight: 1645g.
  • Diameter: 116mm
  • Length: 132mm
  • Min Focus Distance:1m
  • Max Magnification:0.12x
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Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM A Overview

Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM A is an Auto Focus (AF) Telephoto Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Leica L mount cameras.

Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM A is a member of Sigma's Art series of lenses. Below you can see the latest lenses in this series.

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Lens Mount

Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM A is compatible with cameras that have Leica L lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica L lenses are Sigma fp L, Leica SL2-S and Panasonic S5.

Focal Range

Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM A has a fixed focal lenght of 105mm.


Weather Sealings

Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM A is a weather sealed lens which provides an extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have an effective protection, you have to pair the Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM A with a weather sealed camera body such as Sigma fp L, Leica SL2-S and Panasonic S5.

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM A has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.12x and has a minimum focusing distance of 1m. 0.12x means that the max magnification ratio is very low and not suitable even for modest close-up shots.

Aperture

Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM A has a max aperture of F1.4 and a minimum aperture of F16.

Optical Formula

Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM A's optical formula consists of 17 elements in 12 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:

  • 3 FLD glass elements
  • 2 SLD glass elements
  • 1 aspherical lens element

Lens Hood

Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM A comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.

Body Colour

Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM A is available in Black color.

Popular Comparisons of Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM A

Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM A amongst Camera Decision readers.

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Pros and Cons of Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM Art


PROs
Weather Sealed
Built-in Autofocus
Hood supplied
Tripod Collar
Full-time Manual Focusing
Very Fast Aperture
Covers Full-Frame Sensor

CONs
Heavy
Pricey
Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM Art Alternatives in Leica L Mount
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35mm FF 1130gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO Lens Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO
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35mm FF 289gr MF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art Lens Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art
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35mm FF 630gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN C Lens Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN C
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35mm FF 295gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM A Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Sigma
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Telephoto Prime
Lens Mount Leica L
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 105mm
Image Stabilization
Colour black
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F1.4
Min Aperture F16
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics
Optical Elements 17
Optical Groups 12
Special Elements 3 FLD glass elements, 2 SLD glass elements, and 1 aspherical lens element

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 1m
Max Magnification 0.12X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Ring-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Focus Distance Limiter No
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 1645g
Diameter 116mm
Length 132mm
Materials Magnesium alloy
Weather Sealing Yes
Filter Thread 105mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar Yes
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