Sigma has announced a price and release date for its Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM Art lens.
The Art-series optic was announced back in February, but the company didn’t unveil the official pricing. The dust- and splash-resistant Sigma lens will be available for Canon EF, Nikon F mount DSLR as well as Sony E-mount cameras. The long-prime lens will also compatible with Canon Lens Aberration Correction.
Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens price is $1,599 USD. Available for pre-order at B&H: Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony E. Sigma, Canon and Nikon mounts will be released in June 2018 through authorized US dealers. For comparison, the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 105mm f/1.4E ED lens is priced at $2,196.95 in the US.
Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens price and release date
This will be the longest F1.4 lens in the Art series to date, comprising 17 elements in 12 groups and includes an Arca-Swiss tripod collar.
| Lens construction | 17 elements in 12 groups |
|---|---|
| Angle of view | 23.3° |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 9 (Rounded diaphragm) |
| Minimum aperture | F16 |
| Minimum focusing distance | 100cm / 39.4in. |
| Maximum magnification ratio | 1：8.3 |
| Dimensions (diameter x length) |
Φ115.9㎜ × 131.5㎜ / φ4.6in.×5.2in. |
| Weight | 1,645g / 58oz. |
