Sigma Lenses

This is SLR Lounge’s complete library of Sigma lens reviews, covering Sigma’s Art, Contemporary, and Sports lines across Sony E-mount, L-mount, and other major mirrorless systems.

The majority of our Sigma coverage is written by Matthew Saville, whose extensive experience testing lenses under the demanding optical conditions of nightscape and astro-landscape photography makes him particularly well-suited to evaluate Sigma’s Art series — lenses where edge sharpness, coma control, and optical quality are critical. His reviews go beyond daytime performance to assess how these lenses hold up in the conditions where flaws are most visible.

Sigma has established itself as one of the most compelling third-party lens manufacturers in the mirrorless era. Their Art series in particular regularly matches or exceeds first-party optics at significantly lower price points. Our reviews assess where that value proposition holds up under real-world shooting conditions, and where first-party lenses remain worth the premium.

A strong starting point is our Sigma 14mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Review — one of the most remarkable wide-angle lenses ever made — or the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Review for a versatile prime that punches well above its price.


Start Here: Recommended Sigma Reviews

Sigma 14mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Review

Matthew’s pick for one of the most unprecedented wide-angle lenses ever produced — exceptional for nightscape and landscape work.

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Review

A versatile prime that competes directly with first-party equivalents at a fraction of the cost.

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Review

Is this the best mirrorless portrait prime available under $1,000? Matthew’s full field test answers that question.


Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Review | I’d Rather Have This Than A 50mm!

Matthew Saville

Out of all the photographers who ever loved a 50mm prime lens, I wouldn’t be surprised if nearly half of ...

Sigma 14mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Review | Unprecedented, Perfect?

Matthew Saville

Sigma set out to create the best nightscape photography lens ever, and they accomplished this goal, without question. The Sigma 14mm f/1.4 is a champion!

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Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN C Review | The Best Wide-Angle Travel Lens

Matthew Saville

Sigma recently added another Contemporary series lens to its lineup, and I am yet again highly impressed. This new full-frame ...

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Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary Review | A Professional Lens For Every Photographer!

Matthew Saville

The Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary is effectively two lenses in one! It's the best entry-level kit lens that money can buy, and it's also a miniature, professional flagship optic.

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Sigma FP Review | Full-Frame 4K RAW Video On A Budget!

Matthew Saville

The Sigma FP stands alone as the most affordable full-frame mirrorless camera capable of 4K RAW video, and the overall image/video quality is on par with the best photography-oriented competitors.

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Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Review | The Best Mirrorless Portrait Prime?

Matthew Saville

Sigma started over from scratch to optimize this portrait prime for full-frame mirrorless, and the results are incredible. It's sharp, lightweight, and only $1,200...

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Sigma 24-70mm Review | A Flagship Pro Lens For Half The Price

Matthew Saville

Sigma has brought us another popular lens in mirrorless form, and it was worth the wait! From the incredible sharpness to the beautiful bokeh, it is a winner.

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Sigma 35mm f/1.2 Art Review | A First Of Its Kind

Matthew Saville

We finally bring you our review of this unprecedented beast of a lens, and yes, it is truly an impressive optic! But is it right for you?

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Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary Lens Review | The First Of Its Kind!

Matthew Saville

Sigma is now the first third-party lens maker to have a telephoto lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras! Behold, the Sigma ...

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Sigma Announces The 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art Lens for Full-Frame Mirrorless Cameras

David Crewe

Mark a new chapter of the Art line F1.4 in the mirrorless age. Large-diameter, unparalleled optical performance, compact and lightweight, and high-speed AF ─ all in your hand.

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Venus Optics Have Released 6 Of Their Popular Lenses For The L-Mount

David Crewe

Panasonic, Leica, and Sigma fp shooters have gotten some good news today; Venus Optics, have added the L-mount option on ...

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Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DN Art Mirrorless Lens Review – The New Sony FE Ultra-Wide Champion

Matthew Saville

Is Sigma achieving the impossible? This mirrorless ultra-wide zoom lens is smaller & lighter than its DSLR sibling, ...and yet it is even sharper, too!