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
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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. |
Lens Review | Sigma 12-24 F/4 Art
So lets get this on the table right away; it’s a great lens. It might be super-huge, maybe a little ...
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 Art Review | The Beauty Of This Beast
The 85mm focal length is known for its ultimate portrait utility and indescribable compression, but is it the prime lens ...
First Impression of Sigma’s New 85mm Art | PPE 2016
Here are our first couple of test images with the Sigma 85 - this lens is about to be on everyone's Christmas list.
Sigma Issues A Lens Incompatibility Warning For Canon 5D Mark IV & Other EOS Cameras
Earlier this year, as Pye took delivery of an early Canon 1DX MK II with original firmware, we noticed just ...
The Sigma 85mm f/1.4 ART Finally Arrives
Photographers all over will be rejoicing today.
Tokina 24-70 f/2.8 Beats Nikon, Canon, & Sigma Models In Price & Performance.
Tokina's new 24-70mm 2.8 costs 50% less than the Nikon and Canon counterparts, but performs better according to DxO.
DxO Ranks Sigma 30mm 1.4 DC DN As Best Performing E-Mount Lens – It’s Also Inexpensive
Whatever Sigma’s on, whatever ‘Limitless NZT48’ pill they’re taking, well, I’ll have some of that. Since their revamp a few ...
The Sigma 85mm f/1.4 for Nikon: How We Shot It | Why We Love It
The Sigma 85 1.4 has been around for no short period, but as we found out, its relevance may never have been higher than now.
Pairing The Canon 1Dx MK II + Sigma 35mm Art Lens Creates A Weird Effect | Here’s The Fix
What happens when you take a new Canon flagship camera and pair it with a beautiful Sigma 35mm art? This, but there's a fix.
Sigma 20mm f/1.4 Art Review | A Wide Lens In A League Of Its Own
We are seeing "trophy" lenses from Sigma, as they've broken the "f/2.8 barrier" for zooms twice now, and this 20mm 1.4 Art, could be another notch in the belt.
The Sigma MC-11 Brings 15 Sigma Lenses To Sony E-Mount Cameras With Full Control
Finally, 15 Sigma lenses, including the Art series will behave like native Sony lenses with full compatibility on Sony cameras.
Sigma Announces 50-100mm F/1.8, 30mm F/1.4, Sony E Mount Adapter
Today, the veil was officially lifted on two new and impressive lenses, a 50-100mm F/1.8 lens that looks like it may be the ultimate mid-tele zoom for crop sensor bodies now and Sigma's first F/1.4 lens for mirrorless.
