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Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM Art

Sony E Autofocus

Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM Art

Focal length
40 mm
Aperture
f/1.4
Weight
1260 g
Filter diameter
82 mm
Min. focus distance
40 cm
Length
157 mm
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At a Glance

Made for Sony E and full frame, this 40 mm lens combines an f/1.4 aperture with weather sealing. At 1.26 kg it is heavy. It has a brass mount, a nine-blade rounded diaphragm and a hyper sonic motor. Street, reportage and everyday photography fit it well. The minimum focus distance is 40 cm.

Good for

  • Street
  • Reportage
  • Everyday

Worth knowing

  • At 1.3 kg it is heavy: a monopod or tripod helps for longer sessions.

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Technical Specifications

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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
1,260 g (2.78 lb)
Filter diameter
82 mm
Min. focus distance
40 cm (15.75 in)
Max. magnification
1:6.5 (0.15×)
Length
157 mm (6.18 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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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 Sony E-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Sony E-Mount cameras its field of view equals 60 mm in full-frame terms.

Sony E-Mount cameras

Full frame:
Sony A7R VI,Sony A7 V,Sony FX2,Sony A1 II,Sony A9 III,Sony A7C II,Sony A7CR,Sony ZV-E1,Sony A7R V,Sony A7 IV,Sony A1,Sony FX3,Sony A7S III,Sony A7C,Sony FX6,Sony A7R IV (A7R IVA),Sony A9 II,Sony FX9,Sony A7 III,Sony A7R III (A7R IIIA),Sony A9,Sony A7R II,Sony A7S II,Sony A7 II,Sony A7S,Sony A7,Sony A7R
APS-C:
Sony ZV-E10 II,Sony A6700,Sony FX30,Sony ZV-E10,Sony A6600,Sony A6100,Sony A6400,Sony A6500,Sony A6300,Sony QX1 (ILCE-QX1),Sony A6000,Sony A5100,Sony A3500,Sony A5000,Sony A3000,Sony NEX-5T,Sony NEX-3N,Sony NEX-6,Sony NEX-5R,Sony NEX-F3,Sony NEX-7,Sony NEX-5N,Sony NEX-C3,Sony NEX-5,Sony NEX-3

Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM Art compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Sony E-Mount lenses.

LensSigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM ArtZeiss Batis 40mm F2 CFTTArtisan AF 40mm f/2Carl Zeiss Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA
Focal length40 mm40 mm40 mm35 mm
Max. aperturef/1.4f/2f/2f/1.4
Weight1,260 g361 g176 g630 g
Filter diameter82 mm67 mm52 mm72 mm
Min. focus distance40 cm24 cm40 cm30 cm
Length157 mm93 mm44 mm112 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 1,260 g. It is 157 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 60 mm in full-frame terms.

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