SIGMA Art 105mm F/1.4 DG HSM
The SIGMA Art 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM (Canon EF mount) is a high-performance prime lens designed for professional portrait, low-light, and artistic photography. Known as the "Bokeh Master", it delivers exceptional sharpness and beautifully smooth background blur, making it ideal for portraits and creative imagery.
Key Features:
📷 Optics & Build Quality:
- Focal Length: 105mm (perfect for portraits and compression effects).
- Maximum Aperture: f/1.4 (ultra-wide for excellent low-light performance and creamy bokeh).
- Optical Design: 17 elements in 12 groups, including FLD, SLD, and aspherical elements to reduce chromatic aberrations and ensure sharpness.
- Coating: Super Multi-Layer Coating to reduce flare and ghosting.
🧩 Autofocus & Handling:
- Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM): Fast, silent, and precise autofocus.
- Focus Mode Switch: AF/MF toggle with full-time manual override.
- Minimum Focus Distance: 100cm (3.3 feet).
🎯 Build & Design:
- Weather-Sealed: Dust and splash-resistant construction, suitable for outdoor use.
- Material: Thermally Stable Composite (TSC) for durability and weight balance.
- Front Filter Size: Massive 105mm for specialized filters.
- Lens Hood: Includes a carbon fiber-reinforced plastic hood for added protection.
🎒 Specifications:
- Mount: Canon EF
- Focal Length: 105mm
- Maximum Aperture: f/1.4
- Minimum Aperture: f/16
- Weight: Approx. 1645g (3.6 lbs)
- Dimensions: 115.9mm x 131.5mm
- Filter Thread: 105mm
Ideal For:
- Portrait Photography: Beautiful background blur and compression.
- Low-Light Photography: f/1.4 aperture for exceptional light gathering.
- Fine Art & Studio Work: Incredible detail and bokeh control.
✅ Pros:
- Outstanding sharpness even wide open.
- Gorgeous, smooth bokeh with minimal cat's eye effect.
- Solid build quality with weather sealing.
- Fast and accurate autofocus.
Cons:
- Very large and heavy for a prime lens.
- Expensive filters due to the 105mm filter size.
- Not ideal for casual or travel use due to size.
Conclusion:
The SIGMA Art 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM for Canon EF is a premium portrait lens delivering exceptional sharpness, smooth bokeh, and professional-grade optics. Its ultra-wide aperture and optical quality make it a top choice for serious photographers seeking the best in image quality, especially for portraiture and artistic work.
Comes with:
- Original Box
- Instruction
- Lens front cap
- Lens rear cap
- Lens hood
- Tripod collar
- Case
- Protective cover
- Strap(for case)
- Strap(for lens)
RATING
Description: Barely used with virtually no traces of wear. Only the closest inspections will reveal slight use.
Application: This grade is reserved for items that are in almost pristine/new condition, with no visible wear. The glass is flawless, the overall condition is exceptional.