Contemporary

23mm F1.4
DC DN

from 453.72 €

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Designed for crop sensor mirrorless
Classic wide-angle focal length (35mm equivalent)
Ultra-fast F1.4 maximum aperture
Outstanding low-light performance
Superb sharpness at all apertures
Minimizes optical aberrations
Quiet and fast stepping motor
Dust and splash resistant mount
Minimized flare and ghosting
Compatible with Lens Aberration Correction*
Made in Japan

*Function available on supported cameras only. Available corrections / functionality may vary depending on camera model.

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Angle of view		Wide Angle
Camera Type		Mirrorless
Lens Mount		L-Mount, Sony E-mount, Canon RF mount, Fujifilm X mount
Sensor Size		APS-C
Construction		13 Elements in 10 Groups
Angle of view		63,4º
Number of diaphragm blades		9 (rounded diaphragm)
Minimum aperture		F16
Minimum focusing distance		25 cm
Maximum magnification ratio		1:7,3
Filter diameter		52mm
Dimensions (diameter x length)		Sony E-mount FUJIFILM X Mount L-mount Canon RF mount ⌀ 65,8 mm x 78,9 mm ⌀ 65,8 mm x 79,2 mm ⌀ 65,8 mm x 76,9 mm ⌀ 69.0 mm x 76,9 mm
Weight (g)		Sony E-mount FUJIFILM X Mount L-mount Canon RF mount 330 g 335 g 340 g 345 g
Edition number		C023
Supplied Accessories		Lens Hood LH554-01, Front Cap LCF-52mm III, Rear Cap LCR II
Accessories		WR Protector Filter 52mm, WR C-PL Filter 52mm, Protector Filter 52mm, USB-dock UD-11 (L-mount)
EAN		Sony E-mount FUJIFILM X Mount L-mount Canon RF mount 085126348656 085126348755 085126348694 085126348724
Specifications Info		* L-Mount is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG. * Sony E-mount is developed, manufactured and sold based on the specifications of E-mount which was disclosed by Sony Corporation under the license agreement with Sony Corporation. * Canon RF Mount is developed, manufactured and sold under license from Canon Inc.

Large aperture F1.4 brightness and excellent resolution from maximum aperture

The Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary has an easy-to-use angle of view equivalent to 35mm in 35mm format, as well as the brightness of a large F1.4 aperture and high descriptive power. The optics is composed of 13 elements in 10 groups, including 3 SLD glass elements and 2 aspherical lens elements, to achieve sharp, clear images. The lens delivers excellent resolving power from the maximum aperture. Furthermore, the large F1.4 aperture allows for large, beautiful bokeh effects. The compact, palm-size body allows you to enjoy the rich descriptive power of mirrorless cameras. Careful countermeasures against flare and ghosting enable clear shooting even in backlit environments.

Compact body optimized for APS-C mirrorless cameras

To take advantage of the mobility of APS-C mirrorless cameras, the lens body is compact and lightweight, with a weight of 340g*, length of 76.9mm*, and filter diameter of 52mm. At the same time, the quality of the lens body itself has not been compromised. The high-precision machining technology of Sigma’s sole production facility in Aizu, Japan, has enabled the lens body to achieve the ideal balance between excellent optical performance based on the latest optical and mechanical design and compactness. The AF drive system uses a quiet, high-speed stepping motor. The latest algorithm enables quick focusing for easy shooting.

*The figures are for L-Mount.

Support for switching between linear and non-linear focus ring settings (for L-Mount only)

For L-Mount cameras, it is possible to switch to “linear focus,” in which the focus shifts by a fixed amount according to the rotation angle of the focus ring.

*Only for compatible L-Mount camera bodies.

Expands the variety of APS-C format F1.4 prime lenses

The Sigma Contemporary line offers a wide variety of APS-C format F1.4 prime lenses. All of them share the concept of combining superior resolution with compactness and light weight. By combining them according to your needs, you can build a compact photographic system without compromising on image quality.