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Sigma 15mm F1.4 DG DN Diagonal Fisheye Art
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Sigma · 15 mm · Sony E, Leica L mount

Sigma 15mm F1.4 DG DN Diagonal Fisheye Art

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KEY FACTS
BrandSigma
Announcement dateFeb 2024
Released2024
Production started2024
Production statusIn Production
What We Like
+World's first full-frame F1.4 diagonal fisheye lens with exceptional sharpness across entire 180° field of view
+Specialized astrophotography features including MFL switch, lens heater retainer, and rear filter holder for long exposures
+Outstanding optical performance with minimal coma, chromatic aberration, and sagittal astigmatism even at wide-open F1.4
+Premium Art series build quality with dust/splash-resistant construction and robust magnesium alloy tripod socket
+First autofocus fisheye lens for Sony E-Mount and Leica L-Mount mirrorless cameras
+Extremely fast aperture enables creative control of distortion through camera tilt in diagonal fisheye format
Worth Knowing
−Extremely niche product with limited applications; very expensive at $1,999 USD
−Large and heavy (1,360g/48oz), making it impractical for extended hand-held shooting
−Corners show soft focus at very close distances, which may limit certain macro applications
−No front filter threads due to fisheye design; requires rear filters, limiting accessory compatibility

General

Brand
Sigma
Announcement date
ⓘ
Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
Feb 2024
Released
ⓘ
Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2024
Production started
2024
Production status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Read our notes on general
The Sigma 15mm F1.4 DG DN DIAGONAL FISHEYE | Art is the world's first full-frame F1.4 diagonal fisheye lens. With a massive 180° angle of view and an ultra-fast F1.4 aperture, it offers a unique combination of artistic potential and technical excellence. The lens boasts a complex optical construction, with 21 elements in 15 groups, including four FLD, three SLD, and two aspherical elements, resulting in an exceptionally high level of detail, even at the extreme edges of the 180° field of view. The Sigma 15mm F1.4 DG DN Diagonal Fisheye | Art is a dream lens for astrophotographers, with its combination of a wide aperture and exceptional sharpness making it ideal for capturing expansive star fields, and its built-in lens heater retainer and MFL switch further enhancing its usability for long-exposure night photography.

Optics

Aperture
F1.4 to F16
Type
Diagonal Fisheye
Angle of View
180° diagonal
Elements/Groups
21 elements in 15 groups
Special Elements
4 FLD, 3 SLD, 2 aspherical
Min focal length
15 mm
Max focal length
15 mm
Focal range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
15 mm
Zoom lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
No
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
11020
Closest focusing distance
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Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
38.5 cm01500

Autofocus

System
HLA (High-response Linear Actuator)
Speed
Fast and quiet
Full Time Manual Focus
Supported (FTM)
Manual Focus Lock
MFL switch available

Build

Material
TSC (Thermally Stable Composite) exterior
Tripod Socket
Arca-Swiss compatible magnesium alloy

Features

Maximum Magnification
1:16
Aperture Ring
Yes, with de-click function
Lens Heater Retainer
Yes
Rear Filter Holder
Yes (sheet-type filters)
Filter Cap
Locking cover cap with filter storage slots
AFL Button
Customizable
Weather sealing
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Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
Yes

Physical

Lens diameter
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Width of the lens at its widest point
104 mm
Lens length
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How long the lens is from front to back.
157.9 mm
Lens weight
1360 g
Lens mount
ⓘ
The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Sony E, Leica L