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Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM Art

Canon EF Autofocus

Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM Art

Focal length
40 mm
Aperture
f/1.4
Weight
1200 g
Filter diameter
82 mm
Min. focus distance
40 cm
Length
131 mm

At a Glance

This 40 mm prime for Canon EF and full frame offers an f/1.4 aperture and weather sealing. It is heavy at 1.2 kg. The diaphragm has nine rounded blades, and a hyper sonic motor drives the autofocus. Street, reportage and everyday photography are its natural territory. It focuses down to 40 cm.

Good for

  • Street
  • Reportage
  • Everyday

Worth knowing

  • At 1.2 kg it is heavy: a monopod or tripod helps for longer sessions.

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

Technical Specifications

Min. focal length
40 mm
Max. focal length
40 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/1.4
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/1.4
Min. aperture
f/16
Elements
16
Groups
12
Weight
1,200 g (2.65 lb)
Filter diameter
82 mm
Min. focus distance
40 cm (15.75 in)
Max. magnification
1:6.5 (0.15×)
Length
131 mm (5.16 in)
Diameter
87.8 mm (3.46 in)

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

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

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Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM Art fit?

The Sigma 40mm 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 64 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 40mm F1.4 DG HSM Art compared

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

LensSigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM ArtCanon EF 35mm F1.4L II USMCanon EF 35mm F1.4L USMSigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM Art
Focal length40 mm35 mm35 mm35 mm
Max. aperturef/1.4f/1.4f/1.4f/1.4
Weight1,200 g760 g580 g665 g
Filter diameter82 mm72 mm72 mm67 mm
Min. focus distance40 cm28 cm30 cm30 cm
Length131 mm105.5 mm86 mm94 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnononono
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Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM Art: FAQ

Does the Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM Art have autofocus?

Yes, the Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM Art has autofocus.

Does the Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM Art have image stabilization?

No, the Sigma 40mm 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 40mm F1.4 DG HSM Art weigh?

The Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM Art weighs 1,200 g. It is 131 mm long with a diameter of 87.8 mm.

What filter size does the Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM Art use?

The Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM Art takes 82 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM Art focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM Art is 40 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM Art a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM Art covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 64 mm in full-frame terms.

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