Sigma 40mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art : Specifications and Opinions

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Sandrofoto

sent on 20 Aprile 2023

Pros: All

Cons: Weight and overall dimensions

Opinion: A few words to describe this lens, excellent in everything, sharpness to the extreme on the whole frame, aberration absent, blurred gorgeous, excellent autofocus. The only thing against are the weight and the bulk, several times I tried to give it away to replace it with another more "human" perspective, but its yield is more unique than rare so it has always returned to the fold. I find, according to my tastes, that the focal length is perfect for portrait set, not too narrow as a 50mm not too wide as a 35mm with a detachment and three-dimensionality crazy. I use it on Nikon Z6, and the autofocus doesn't get a beat. You can find it now at really bargain prices for what it's worth. If you're not afraid of its size, it's a lens that will never let you down!!!

user96437

sent on 08 Giugno 2022

Pros: Exaggerated throughout

Cons: Abnormal weight and dimensions for a 40mm. Unthinkable to mount it on modern machines designed for Hobbits

Opinion: Exaggerated throughout, image quality, blurry, construction, weight and size. I never understood the sense of getting it out despite having an excellent 35mm and 50mm Art but that's another story. Difficult to sell it also because few bodies can afford to support it. Recently it is found at 50% less than the original price and I took advantage of it. The reflex attack makes it even more unbalanced but I am almost certain that it will no longer be re-proposed ML DG DN attack where there is the equally excellent 35mm f1.2 that in comparison, as weight and size, seems a "light" lens. I'm used to out-of-size bodies and optics but this certainly puts you in trouble. The results almost make you forget the whole thing. The Panasonic S1R looks like another machine. Another thing compared to the excellent 50mm Art, it plays with the 35mm f1.2 Art which, however, vignettes much more. It is a lens out of the ordinary. Do I recommend it? Maybe not, but I hold on to it.

Anxcon

sent on 29 Maggio 2022

Pros: Quality, construction, weight

Cons: It really seems like it doesn't have any

Opinion: Perfect optics. I have owned it for over a year, combined with Nikon D850 and Nikon D500. It excels in everything from portraits to landscapes, passing through everything in between. If he also did aviofauna I could do everything with a single perspective, but the last :) is not said. Really hard to give it up. In love, indeed in love. Thanks Sigma! Rating 10.

user203495

sent on 21 Maggio 2022

Pros: It's an ART

Cons: Weight,weight,weight

Opinion: Sent back to Amazon.Quality even too much. Tempting cost if taken on Amazon,but it is a boulder and many will find the weight limiting. I wanted to resell it to a store. They offered me 400 euros. It turns out almost unshakable and they were negotiating with Sigma to return some specimens. For the rest the construction and yield are excellent. I was even afraid that my A7III would not hold the weight.

Delio.vernacchia

sent on 21 Maggio 2022

Pros: Sharpness, overall quality, Af speed, edge rendering, great for landscapes

Cons: Weight too high for a 40mm

Opinion: To be a 40mm weighs too much, I find this thing absurd considering that it seems to hold a 135 in your hands. During an event or photo shoot it makes you want to use it. Compared to the 50mm as far as portraits are concerned, there is no difference. It changes with regard to the af, flare, landscapes and videos, obviously for this reason it is heavier precisely to give a higher quality to the images. Af is faster especially for events where there is a lot of movement. For landscapes and videos being very sharp at the edges from that effect of three-dimensionality taking better clouds or distant lateral subjects. then it manages the light very well. The blur is also better than the 50 1.4. Obviously very sharp as the whole art series. With much regret I had to sell it to give space to the 50mm because the weight of the 40 is not good especially when I wore so many optics behind and alone is not enough, Then too close to the 50mm for sharpness on the nearby distances is practically the same.

Marco24081986

sent on 21 Gennaio 2022

Pros: Optical quality

Cons: Cluttered.... and then the weight

Opinion: What do I have to say.... Reason for focal distances.... 50 Art was the first lens that made me say wow, so perfect (if you have a good copy) almost to stew ... Years go by.... I tried the 135 Art ... again WOW, but sold, I was sorry a lot but it was a focal that I never used. Undecided between 35 1.4 Tamron and 40 art I decide to try art. I considered the tamron only for the reviews, the 35 actually I never liked as a focal but I wanted to give it a chance. Nothing, here comes the 40 art... wow again, considering that it is wider than 50 even more wow. A question arises spontaneously why wait so long to get it out on the market? Handicap clutter.... had it been smaller for the focal length that is not hurt

Lupaccio58

sent on 19 Novembre 2021

Pros: Sharpness, bokeh, speed and accuracy af, price

Cons: Frankly nothing, the weight (1.2 Kg) is related to the goodness of the materials and the complexity of the project

Opinion: I have several Art and Milvus optics, I'm not one who is easily impressed. But this 40 left me really stunned, especially comparing it with the excellent 35 and 50 of the same series. Here everything is amplified further, from sharpness to bokeh, to the lack of coma and flare, let's say that you can clearly see the descent from the cine version. Big, massive and obviously heavy (well, it's an Art), on the d850 it returns very sharp frames from edge to edge even at TA, it's really embarrassing! The maf is instantaneous and very precise, the hood is then spectacular with its beautiful release button and the lower rubber ring. The price then is really competitive, if it had been branded Nikon you would have found it on sale at 2500 euros. Highly recommended for all lovers of definitive lenses, provided that they are arranged - to enjoy maximum performance - to the always appropriate calibration with the specific dock. Obviously not recommended for those who judge Art 35 and 50 to be big and heavy. Yes, because this superb 40 is not as big as you see it in the picture but more, much more ...

Photony Pescara

sent on 10 Settembre 2020

Pros: Sharpness to TA, autofocus with Sony a7 III

Cons: Maybe the weight

Opinion: Mounted on Sony a7 III does not miss a beat even at TA. A TA soft, pleasant background. Aside from weight and size, it has nothing to envy to the optics of parent company Sony GM. Robust lampshade with a good attack system. Excellent price quality, with less than a thousand euros you take a bright and reliable optics. Recommended for portraits.

Giuliano75

sent on 24 Giugno 2019

Pros: Optical yield, brightness, focus

Cons: Weight and size

Opinion: I went around the store. Beautiful as yield and speed of focus, but it's as big as in 135 of the good times. I think you could do better in terms of compactness, especially if the lens in question has to be mounted on an ML. Even in the past there were optics of this brightness, yet their size was much more acceptable.

Ferorake

sent on 24 Giugno 2019

Pros: Sharpness suitable for 8k video, uniformity, few AC

Cons: Weighs more than 135 Art, AF still not lightning, unmanageable freehand

Opinion: I had read something before I had it in my hands, and I can only be grounded. It is gigantic, if you hide the number engraved on it, it could very well be confused with a 135mm. It is absolutely not a good thing, being the focal 40mm used for carefree use, and this lens does not allow it. It is also true that the dimensions are justified by a virtually perfect optical rendering. It may be the maximum existing for amateur film use, but the absence of the declicked dial (there is not really the dial) in my opinion limits its use even in such contexts. The construction looks better than the first Sigma Art, with the most sought-after paralysed light-topping engineer that now has a button for release (Canon-Nikon style), which avoids unpleasant episodes. Ridiculous size on Sony, to the limits of the unusable. I'm not sure this is the best way for Sigma, this MTF race is not good for anyone.

Marcojustincapelli

sent on 25 Gennaio 2019

Pros: Nesting also at TA, speed, precise and silent AF, blurred without aberrations and very clean. Very interesting focal

Cons: Heavy and obvious vignette in TA

Opinion: I mainly took static car photos, I had a Canon 50 f1.4 usm, but it was starting to give problems. So I decided to change it, undecided between Sigma 35 and 50 f1.4 ART. They made me a super price for the 40mm and I decided to give it a try. Excellent, precise, fast and monstrous sharpness at any opening. the AF on Canon 6d and then on A7iii with adapter makes mistakes very few times. Chromatic aberrations are almost nothing in many situations. The weight and the clutter, however, are very much felt.