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Sigma 40mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens Compared to the Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Lens
| Specifications | Sigma 40mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens | Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Lens |
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| Year Introduced | 2018 | 2012 |
| Mounts On | Full-Frame, APS-C | Full-Frame, APS-C |
| Lenses / Groups | 16/12 | 6/4 |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 56.8° | 57° 30' |
| Angle of View: Horizontal | 49º | |
| Angle of View: Vertical | 34º | |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/1.4-16 | f/2.8-22 |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 9 | 7 |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | Y |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 42.4 oz (1200g) | 4.6 oz (130g) |
| Actual Weight | 42.4 oz (1200g) | 4.4 oz (125g) |
| Lens Hood Weight | 2.1 oz (60g) | |
| In-Use Weight | 44.5 oz (1260g) | 4.4 oz (125g) |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 3.46 x 5.16” (87.8 x 131mm) | 2.69 x 0.9” (68.2 x 22.8mm) |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 3.45 x 5.47” (88 x 138.9mm) | 2.76 x 1.19” (70.2 x 30.1mm) |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 5.47” (138.9mm) | 1.48” (37.6mm) |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / | N / Y |
| Focus Extension Length | 0.3” (7.5mm) | |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 4.17 x 2.47” (105.8 x 62.7mm) | |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 7.45 - 7.45” (189.3 - 189.3mm) | 1.19 - 1.48” (30.1 - 37.6mm) |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 2.22” (56.4mm) | 0.2” (5.1mm) |
| Filter Size | 82mm UV ► CP ► | 52mm UV ► CP ► |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | N |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | HSM | STM |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | Y |
| Focus Ring Rotation | 128° | 120° |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | N | N |
| Distance Scale? / Type | Y / Window | N |
| Close Focus | ||
| Spec Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 15.75” (400mm) | 11.81” (300mm) |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 13.86” (352mm) | 11.3” (287mm) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.15x | 0.18x |
| Magnification Range with 12mm Ext Tube | 0.50-0.32x | |
| Magnification Range with 25mm Ext Tube | 0.88-0.70x | |
| Features | ||
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | / | N |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | Y / LH878-01 Buy ► | N / ES-52 Buy ► |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | Y / | N |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | N | N |
| Extender Compatible? | N | N |
| Case Included? / Type? | Y / Padded Nylon | N / LP811 Buy ► |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | 40mm = 4.75' | 40mm = 4.50' |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | 40mm = 1446mm | 40mm = 1371mm |
| Review | Sigma 40mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens | Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Lens |
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