Sigma’s 14mm f/1.4 DG DN Art lens has been very popular since its launch in 2023. Unfortunately, the lens has also been hard to get hold of due to delays in production and delivery. As a result, Sigma is taking steps to address these issues.
What has Sigma announced?
In a press release, Sigma confirmed the supply problems with the 14mm Art lens. It stated, “Currently, we have no stock of this product except for what is currently available in stores. As a result, we are experiencing significant delays in shipping newly ordered products, and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause our customers.”
To tackle these issues, Sigma stated that it is moving to a made-to-order system for the lens. Orders will be accepted for a limited time and shipped at a later, scheduled date.
New name
Sigma also confirmed that it is giving the lens a new name. Going forward, it will be called the Sigma 14mm F1.4 DG | Art lens, dropping the DN suffix. Sigma stated, “This change is in line with our new visual identity (VI) announced in February 2025, and we will also refresh the engravings on the exterior of our products and accessories, as well as packaging”. However, the optical design and image quality will remain unchanged. Sigma said, “Please note that there will be no changes to the optical quality. We will continue to deliver the same imaging performance as before with a new look.”
Sadly, these changes also come with a price rise. Sigma explained, “In light of recent external factors such as rising raw material costs and manufacturing and logistics costs, we have decided to revise our price. The 14mm F1.4 DG | Art will retail in the United States of America for $1,839 USD.” This is only $80 more than the current price at B&H for the Sigma 14mm f/1.4 DG DN Art lens. However, that price has already been inflated this year by President Trump’s tariffs, so it’s another blow for consumers.
What we think
Sigma’s 14mm Art lens has been difficult to buy for some time. Therefore, it’s good to see the company taking proactive steps to address this issue. However, given the scheduled delivery period, the new made-to-order system isn’t going to get the new lens in your hands any more quickly. It seems more to be a way for Sigma to manage customer expectations and production costs. In practice, this is similar to the Kickstarter campaigns that other manufacturers have used for new products. Perhaps this is a sign of how companies may look to manage supply and demand in the future.
Pricing and availability
Sigma confirmed that the order acceptance period for the 14mm F1.4 DG | Art lens for 2025 will run from September 4 to October 31. However, the orders will not ship until March 2026. The lens will be available with either an L-Mount or Sony E-mount.
