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Sigma 15mm F1.4 DG DN Diagonal Fisheye Art
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Sigma · f/1.4 · Sony E mount

Sigma 15mm F1.4 DG DN Diagonal Fisheye Art

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KEY FACTS
BrandSigma
Release Year2024
Production StatusIn Production
Pro BrandingArt
Lens MountSony E
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
Release Year
2024
Production Status
Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Pro Branding
Specific branding codes used for professional-tier lenses.
Art
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
System
Indicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to.
Sony E
Maximum Format
Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
Full Frame
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.

Physical

Lens Weight
1360 g
Lens Diameter
Width of the lens at its widest point
104 mm
Lens Length
How long the lens is from front to back.
157.9 mm

Optics

Focal Range
Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
15 mm
Aperture Range
Largest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end)
1.4
Blades
Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
11020
Zoom Lens
Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
No
Closest Focusing Distance
Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
38.5 cm01500

Features

Weather Sealing
Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
Yes