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Review: Sigma 19mm f/2.8 DN Art (Sony E-Mount)

Posted on November 2, 2014November 3, 2014 by Jordan Steele

Contents

  • 1Build Quality and Handling
  • 2Autofocus Performance
  • 3Image Quality
  • 4Conclusion
  • 5Image Samples:

Conclusion

Pros:

  • a6000Excellent central sharpness and good edge resolution
  • Great contrast and color throughout the aperture range
  • Compact and well-constructed lens
  • Quick and accurate autofocus
  • Minimal Vignetting
  • Low Price

Cons:

  • Moderate lateral chromatic aberration
  • Average performance against bright light
  • No phase-detect autofocus capability
  • Lens body prone to fingerprints

The Sigma 19mm f/2.8 DN Art is, like the other two DN lenses, a high quality optic for an extremely reasonable price. While the lens doesn’t shine quite as brightly as the 30mm and 60mm lenses, it is nevertheless an excellent lens that produces sharp, contrasty and colorful images in a compact and tightly assembled body, for the bargain price of $199.

While the lens isn’t quite as sharp on the edges as the other Sigma mirrorless lenses, and has some moderate distortion and chromatic aberration, overall the imaging characteristics are excellent and the 19mm is capable of producing high quality images. Highly recommended!

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Image Samples:

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Upper Falls, Hocking Hills, OH - Sony a6000 with Sigma 19mm f/2.8 @ ISO 100
Upper Falls, Hocking Hills, OH – Sony a6000 with Sigma 19mm f/2.8 @ ISO 100
Autumn Path - Sony a6000 with Sigma 19mm f/2.8 DN Art @ f/2.8
Autumn Path – Sony a6000 with Sigma 19mm f/2.8 DN Art @ f/2.8
Minuteman - Sony a6000 with Sigma 19mm f/2.8 DN Art @ f/8
Minuteman – Sony a6000 with Sigma 19mm f/2.8 DN Art @ f/9
Stage Door - Sony a6000 with Sigma 19mm f/2.8 DN Art @ f/4
Stage Door – Sony a6000 with Sigma 19mm f/2.8 DN Art @ f/7.1
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Cedar Falls – Sony a6000 with Sigma 19mm f/2.8 DN Art @ f/8
City Hall - Sony a6000 with Sigma 19mm f/2.8 DN Art @ f/8
City Hall – Sony a6000 with Sigma 19mm f/2.8 DN Art @ f/10
Leaves - Sony a6000 with Sigma 19mm f/2.8 DN Art @ f/2.8
Leaves – Sony a6000 with Sigma 19mm f/2.8 DN Art @ f/2.8
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6 thoughts on “Review: Sigma 19mm f/2.8 DN Art (Sony E-Mount)”

  1. Hakan Vatansever says:
    November 5, 2014 at 4:11 am

    Thanks for the review Jordan. I wish there were some full size samples to evaluate sharpness of the lens.

    Otoh, i’m still expecting your conclusions about my XF23+X-A1 photos.

    many thanks.

    Reply
  2. Harry Solomon says:
    January 30, 2015 at 2:45 pm

    No phase-detect autofocus capability – what this mean?
    The above conclusion was not appear in the reviews of Sigma 19mm f/2.8 DN Art and Sigma 60mm f/2.8 DN Art.
    As I understand the both three lenses use the same technology.
    Please advise.

    Reply
    1. Morgt says:
      August 24, 2015 at 4:01 am

      it´s nonsense…. of course it works with PD AF.

      Reply
      1. Jason says:
        February 19, 2017 at 4:19 pm

        No it’s not. Assuming it works like the 30mm, you get 8 or 9 center detection points in the heart of the frame, not full PD AF across the image. It is a major drawback on the 30, though for the image quality and price not necessarily a deal breaker. And it’s obviously even less of a concern if you’re primarily shooting landscapes with the focal length of the lens reviewed here.

        Reply
  3. Derek says:
    April 20, 2015 at 12:52 pm

    Dude,

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autofocus#Phase_detection

    Reply
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