Sigma 15mm F1.4 DG DN Diagonal Fisheye Art
Sigma · 15 mm · f/1.4 · Art
Score Breakdown
Scores combine our editorial testing with published lab data.
78
SCORE /100
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 | |
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About This LensThe 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. | |
| 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 |
Physical85/100 | |
| 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 |
Front Filter Compatible ⓘSome lenses are compatible with front filters, some are compatible with back filters and some are compatible with both. Front filters are usually more convenient to add and remove. | No |
Optics87/100 | |
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 |
| Focal Length Angle of View | 180° |
Flange Focal Distance ⓘDistance from lens mount to sensor. | 18 mm |
Diaphragm Type ⓘStructure and design of the aperture |  Automatic |
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 |
Maximum Magnification ⓘLargest size a subject can be reproduced | 0.06x |
| Autofocus Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Focusing Ring |  Yes |
Features52/100 | |
Weather Sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |  Yes |
Fluorine Coating ⓘCoating to repel water and oil from lens elements. |  Yes |
| Built In Lens Hood |  Yes |
| Lens Hood Type |  Round |
Teleconverter ⓘA teleconverter (extender) is an extra piece of equipment that fits between the lens and the camera body to enhance magnification | No |
| Image Stabilization | No |
Construction69/100 | |
Elements ⓘLens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens. | 21 |
| Groups | 15 |
Aspherical Elements ⓘThe number of aspherical lens elements which can help correct aberrations such as spherical aberration. | 2 |
Bi Aspherical Elements ⓘElements with two non-spherical surfaces | 0 |
Low Dispersion ⓘElements that reduce chromatic aberration | 7 |
Super Low Dispersion ⓘAdvanced elements further reducing chromatic aberration | 0 |
CA Reduction ⓘBuilt-in features to reduce chromatic aberration | 7 |
Internal Focusing ⓘInternal Focusing means that the lens does not change in size during focusing, and the front element does not rotate. |  Yes |