- Is the f/1.8 aperture worth it over an f/2.8 ultra-wide?
- For night skies and dark interiors, yes. The extra stop lets you shoot at lower ISO or shorter exposures, and this lens stays sharp wide open. In good light an f/2.8 zoom is smaller and more flexible.
- Does it work on APS-C Sony bodies?
- Yes, but it becomes a roughly 21mm equivalent, so you lose the ultra-wide look. It is designed for full-frame sensors.
- Can I use filters with it?
- Not standard screw-in filters, because of the bulbous front element. It takes rear gel filters through a holder, and some third-party filter systems fit the front.
- How does it compare with the Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 Art?
- The prime is a stop faster and better suited to astrophotography. The zoom adds framing flexibility and takes front filters more easily, at the cost of aperture.
- Is autofocus fast enough for moving subjects?
- It is quick and quiet for a wide prime, fine for events and interiors. It is not a sports lens, and manual focus is the norm for night sky work anyway.
- What comes in the box?
- The lens, front and rear caps, a lens hood and a case. A rear filter holder is built in.
- Where is the SIGMA 14mm f/1.8 dg Hsm Art Lens for Sony E Mount cheapest?
- At Newegg, for $1,584.00, as of our latest check.
- What do buyers say about the SIGMA 14mm f/1.8 dg Hsm Art Lens for Sony E Mount?
- Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 58 ratings.