Skip to content
Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG HSM Art

Canon EF Autofocus

Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG HSM Art

Focal length
20 mm
Aperture
f/1.4
Weight
950 g
Filter diameter
–
Min. focus distance
28 cm
Length
130 mm

At a Glance

This Canon EF prime gives a 20 mm ultra-wide view at f/1.4 on full frame. It weighs 950 g, which makes it heavy. It can focus from 28 cm, with a magnification of 0.14x. Landscape, architecture, interiors and the night sky are the obvious subjects.

Good for

  • Landscape
  • Architecture
  • Interiors
  • Night sky

Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check

Technical Specifications

Min. focal length
20 mm
Max. focal length
20 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/1.4
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/1.4
Min. aperture
f/16
Elements
15
Groups
11
Weight
950 g (2.09 lb)
Filter diameter
–
Min. focus distance
28 cm (11.02 in)
Max. magnification
1:7.1 (0.14Γ—)
Length
130 mm (5.12 in)
Diameter
91 mm (3.58 in)
Released
November 2015

Manufacturer data: sigma-global.com, sigmaphoto.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) Β· How we check

Simulate depth of field and angle of view

Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG HSM Art fit?

The Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG HSM Art is a full-frame lens for Canon EF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon EF cameras its field of view equals 32 mm in full-frame terms.

Canon EF cameras

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R the lens can also be used on Canon RF cameras.

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS M the lens can also be used on Canon EF-M cameras.

Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG HSM Art compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.

LensSigma 20mm F1.4 DG HSM ArtSigma 20mm F1.8 EX DG Aspherical RFSamyang / Rokinon 20mm F1.8 ED AS UMCCanon EF 20mm f/2.8 USM
Focal length20 mm20 mm20 mm20 mm
Max. aperturef/1.4f/1.8f/1.8f/2.8
Weight950 g520 g497 g405 g
Filter diameter–82 mm77 mm72 mm
Min. focus distance28 cm20 cm20 cm25 cm
Length130 mm89.5 mm88.4 mm71 mm
Autofocusyesyesnoyes
Image stabilizationnononono
Open these lenses in the comparison and add more

This lens is also available for

Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG HSM Art: FAQ

Does the Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG HSM Art have autofocus?

Yes, the Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG HSM Art has autofocus.

Does the Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG HSM Art have image stabilization?

No, the Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG HSM Art has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG HSM Art weigh?

The Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG HSM Art weighs 950 g. It is 130 mm long with a diameter of 91 mm.

How close can the Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG HSM Art focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG HSM Art is 28 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG HSM Art a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG HSM Art covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 32 mm in full-frame terms.

Mastodon