Sigma 105mm F/1.4 DG HSM ART Nikon F

Specifications01

MountNIKON F

Focal length105mm

Max aperturef/1.4

TypeCinema · Portrait · Telephoto · Prime

Weight1645 g

Filter size105 mm

Physical length131.5 mm

Min focus distance1 m

Max magnification0.1205

Aperture blades9

Optical elements17

Groups12

Lens hoodbarrel-shaped (bayonet mount, supplied)

Additional Info02

Category["Nikon F"]

Review AuthorKlaus

Review Rating8.5

Other Featuresdust- and splash resistant tripod-collar (Arca-Swiss compatible)

Review VerdictThe Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM ART is quite a beast. Optically, it's great - very sharp fully open and truly superb at medium aperture settings. Lateral CAs are low and distortions are absent. Some vignetting is obvious at f/1.4, but much reduced at f/2 already. The bokeh is silky smooth in the image background. Less obvious "cat eyes" would have been nice given that the front element is so huge. Axial CA can show up in difficult scenes. The build quality is superb. However, the size and weight will make you suffer - which is typical for many Sigma lenses of this era. Despite the big glass elements, the AF is quick on the D850. In Nikon mount, the Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM ART faces stiff competition from the Nikkor AF-S 105mm f/1.4 E. The Nikkor is marginally better optically, but much more compact and lightweight. However, you should be able to find a good deal on the used market and the Sigma is also available in mirrorless mounts (Sony E, L-mount). If you'd like to support our work, please consider shopping for this or other lenses via one of the following partners: * KEH (used gear, US)

Review Criteria{"Build Quality":10,"Optical Quality":8.5}

Review Published2026-09-11T05:30:58+00:00

Optical Construction17 elements in 12 groups (3x FLD, 2x SLD, 1x aspherical) Fluorine coating (front element)

Field Notes02

Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM ART is a fast 105mm prime for Nikon F, intended for portrait and low-light use. It has a wide maximum aperture for shallow depth of field.

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