Sigma 40mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens for Canon EF

Description

Sigma 40mm f/1.4

Sigma 40mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens is a wide normal-length lens. Characterized by a bright design and sophisticated optical layout. The fast f/1.4 maximum aperture helps to achieve shallow depth of field. And selective focus effects, and also suits working in difficult lighting conditions. The optical design incorporates a series of low dispersion and aspherical elements, which help to improve sharpness and clarity by controlling both spherical and chromatic aberrations.

Complementing the imaging capabilities, the lens sports a Hyper Sonic Motor to produce quick, smooth, and quiet autofocus performance with full-time manual focus override. The physical design features a brass bayonet mount, which offers rigidity and mounting precision along with a seal to guard against dust and moisture. Additionally, a rounded nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality.

Rounded nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a smooth and pleasing bokeh quality.
The HSM also permits full-time manual focus control simply by rotating the focus ring at any time.
Specialized electromagnetic aperture mechanism provides greater exposure control stability that is especially beneficial when working with fast continuous shooting rates.

Protective coating has been applied to the front element and is both water and oil-repellent to aid in cleaning.
This lens is compatible with the optional Sigma USB Dock for fine-tuning different lens characteristics and updating its firmware.