Sigma 15mm f1.4 DG DN Art is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Ultra-Wideangle Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
L Mount cameras .
The Sigma 15mm f1.4 DG DN Art is also available in the Sony E mount.
What type of photography is the Sigma 15mm f1.4 DG DN Art lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Sigma 15mm f1.4 DG DN Art is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
Reasons to Buy the Sigma 15mm f1.4 DG DN Art Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Sigma 15mm f1.4 DG DN Art lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
Weather-sealed
Autofocus
AF/MF Switch on Lens
Aperture Ring
Iris Lock
De-click Switch
Tripod Collar with Arca-Swiss type plate
Tripod Collar foot can be replaced
Full-time Manual Focusing
Very Fast Aperture
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
11 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh
Extreme Wide-angle capability
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Lens Mount
Sigma 15mm f1.4 DG DN Art is compatible with cameras that have a Leica L lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica L lenses are Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE .
Sigma 15mm f1.4 DG DN Art Leica L Lens Mount
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Sigma 15mm f1.4 DG DN Art has a maximum diameter of 104mm and a total length of 158mm . It weighs 1360g / 48.0 oz .
Focal Range
Sigma 15mm f1.4 DG DN Art has a fixed focal length of 15mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 22.5mm .
Sigma 15mm f1.4 DG DN Art Lens Controls
Weather Sealings
The Sigma 15mm f1.4 DG DN Art is a weather-sealed lens, which provides extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have effective protection, you have to pair the Sigma 15mm f1.4 DG DN Art with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE .
Tripod Collar
With a total length of 158mm and a weight of 1360g, the Sigma 15mm f1.4 DG DN Art is a large lens. Fortunately, it comes with a
Arca-Swiss type tripod collar which you can use to attach the lens directly to a tripod or monopod instead of attaching the camera. This connection helps to better balance the lens/kit combination.
Optical Image Stabilization
Sigma 15mm f1.4 DG DN Art doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Sigma 15mm f1.4 DG DN Art has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.06x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.38m . 0.06x ratio is quite low, making this lens unsuitable even for modest close-up photography.
Below are the 3 Ultra-Wideangle Prime type Leica L mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios :
Aperture
The Sigma 15mm f1.4 DG DN Art features a maximum aperture of F1.4 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F16. With an exceptionally wide F1.4 maximum aperture, this lens excels in challenging low-light environments, letting you shoot at lower ISO speeds to keep images clean and noise-free. Given the wider 15mm field of view, the background will naturally stay a bit more in focus, making it ideal for environmental portraits, street photography, or landscapes where context matters. Stopping down to F16 gives you plenty of sweep for landscapes or outdoor group shots where you need everything sharp from front to back.
Optical Formula
Sigma 15mm f1.4 DG DN Art's optical formula consists of 21 elements in 15 groups . The following special elements are used in this design:
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What's in the Box of Sigma 15mm f1.4 DG DN Art?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Sigma 15mm f1.4 DG DN Art:
Sigma 15mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens Case LC1040-01 Front Lens Cap Sigma LCR II Rear Lens Cap for Leica L Sigma TS-141 Tripod Socket PT-51 Protective Cover Sigma GP-21 Guide Plate Limited 4-Year Manufacturer Warranty
Body Colour
Sigma 15mm f1.4 DG DN Art is available in Black color.
Sigma 15mm f1.4 DG DN Art Attached to a camera
Popular Comparisons of Sigma 15mm f1.4 DG DN Art
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Sigma 15mm f1.4 DG DN Art amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Sigma 15mm f1.4 DG DN Art Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Sigma 15mm f1.4 DG DN Art.
Top Alternatives of Sigma 15mm f1.4 DG DN Art in Other Lens Mounts
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