Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG HSM

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 48 reviews of Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG HSM. The average rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the reliability and size. The design and price are also mentioned favorably.

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On average, users rate this product 96/100 and experts rate this product 90/100.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 3 user reviews of Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG HSM from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.5/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the size.

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Nov, 2024

Expert review by (tipa.com)

Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art

The full frame SIGMA 20mm f/1.4 lens was designed to bring out the full potential of high megapixel DSLRs. It incorporates two FLD (“F” Low Dispersion) glass elements and five SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements (15 elements in 11 groups). The...

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Expert review by : John Riley (ephotozine.com)

Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Review

John Riley reviews the ultra wide angle Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art prime lens.

Superb optical quality ; Well made ; High control of CA ; Excellent handling ; Excellent AF performance

Price penalty for f/1.4 aperture ; Heavy and bulky ; Not weather resistant

The Sigma 20mm f/1.4 Art Lens is most definitely a fine example of the lens makers' art. It performs superbly, it focuses close, it is free from flare and controls CA in a remarkable way. The price is high, but its position seems, at least for the...

Nov, 2015

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Expert review by : Szymon Starczewski (lenstip.com)

Sigma A 20 mm f/1.4 DG HSM

After very successful launches of full frame fixed focal length lenses from the Art series such as the 1.4/24, the 1.4/35 and the 1.4/50 there were speculation about the next Sigma move. Most of people suggested a launch of a classic 1.4/85 instrument....

unique parameters ; solid and stylish casing ; brilliant image quality in the frame centre ; excellent resolution on the edge of the APS-C/DX ; acceptable image quality on the edge of full frame ; slight lateral chromatic aberration ; sensible...

noticeable coma ; very high vignetting on full frame ; work against bright light could have been better

Nov, 2015

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Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG HSM Art

The Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG HSM Art lens captures fantastic images from an ultra-wide angle perspective at an f/1.4 maximum aperture.

Sharp from edge to edge. Minimal distortion. Short minimum focus distance. Available for multiple systems.

Heavy. Dim corners and edges. No support for filters.

Conclusions Wide-angle lenses are often on the large side, and it's rare that you see one with an f/1.4 aperture. But the Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG HSM Art is a special lens indeed. Not only does it capture a lot of light, it also manages to focus close,...

Feb, 2016

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Expert review by : Bryan Carnathan (the-digital-picture.com)

Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens Review

Invite the sun to set and turn down the lights – this lens has no fear of the dark. As of review time, the Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens has a wider aperture than any lens wider than 24mm. With this unique tool in your kit, freeze action in low...

Jan, 2016

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Expert review by : Mark Goldstein (photographyblog.com)

Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG HSM Review

The Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG HSM is a very fast, tack-sharp prime lens in Sigma's excellent Art series, and also a unique lens to boot, as it's the only 20mm lens in the World to offer an f/1.4 aperture. It does exhibit some chromatic aberrations at the...

Nov, 2015

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Expert review by (imaging-resource.com)

Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Review

Fans of ultra-wide optics should take note of Sigma's latest ƒ/1.4 Art-series lens, as the new 20mm ƒ/1.4 DG HSM Art is their widest one yet and thus a prime choice for landscapes as well as astrophotography. Designed for full-frame DSLRs, the Sigma...

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Expert review by (digitalcameraworld.com)

Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art review

Wide and fast, the Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art tackles landscapes, architectural interiors and the night sky

Sep, 2022

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Expert review by : Thomas (cameralabs.com)

Sigma 20mm f1.4 ART review

The Sigma 20mm f1.4 DG HSM Art is a wide angle prime lens, available in Canon, Nikon, and Sigma mounts. Announced in October 2015, it's the widest prime lens in Sigma's highly acclaimed Art series which so far have all earned our Highly Recommended...

Very good performance across high-resolution full-frame sensor even wide open ; Good build quality ; Flare/glare resistance ; Relatively low longitudinal CA and coma ; Quiet and fast AF operation

AF occasionally missed its target on D810 test body ; No standard filter-thread ; No weather sealing

The Sigma 20mm f1.4 DG HSM Art is a one-of-a-kind lens: It simply is the widest full-frame f1.4 lens around and it also delivers very good image quality. As such the new Sigma is a very compelling addition to the catalogue of large aperture wide-angle...

Dec, 2015

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