23mm f1.4 DC DN Contemporary for Sony E

Key features

• 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*

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

An ideal wide-angle lens for hybrid cameras joins the Contemporary range

High optical performance, F1.4 brightness, and compact enough for daily carry

With the easy-to-use 35mm equivalent field of view*, high optical performance, F1.4 large aperture brightness, and a compact, lightweight lens design, the experience SIGMA has accumulated in the Contemporary line has resulted in an ideal lens for APS-C hybrid cameras. This lens delivers excellent resolution straight out of the box and beautiful bokeh effects thanks to its F1.4 aperture. The lens demonstrates its striking power across a wide range of applications, including landscapes, portraits, and tabletop studio photography. The lens compactness was also pursued to take full advantage of the high mobility of hybrid cameras. The SIGMA Contemporary range includes several compact and lightweight F1.4 prime lenses for the APS-C format, which are surprisingly practical to carry. If you wish to keep your equipment light and small without compromising on image rendering performance, this lens will certainly meet your needs and become one you will never want to part with.

High brightness with F1.4 aperture and excellent resolution straight from full aperture

This SIGMA 23mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary features an easy-to-use field of view equivalent to 35mm in Full Frame, along with F1.4 large aperture brightness and high resolving power. The optical formula consists of 13 elements in 10 groups, including 3 SLD glass elements and 2 aspherical lenses, to achieve sharp and clear images. The lens offers excellent resolving power straight from maximum aperture. Furthermore, its large F1.4 aperture allows for beautiful bokeh effects. The compact lens, palm-sized, allows you to enjoy the descriptive power of hybrid cameras. Carefully designed solutions against flare and stray light enable clear shooting even in backlit environments.

Compact lens optimized for APS-C hybrid cameras

To take advantage of the mobility of APS-C hybrid cameras, the lens is compact and lightweight, weighing 340g*, with a length of 76.9mm* and a filter diameter of 52mm. At the same time, the quality of the lens body itself has not been compromised. SIGMA's unique high-precision machining technology at its sole manufacturing site in Aizu, Japan, allows the lens to achieve the ideal balance between excellent optical performance based on the latest optical and mechanical designs and compactness. The autofocus drive system uses a quiet, high-speed stepping motor. A state-of-the-art algorithm enables fast focusing for easy shooting.

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

For L-Mount cameras, it is possible to switch to "linear focus," where focus moves a fixed distance depending on the rotation angle of the focus ring.

*Only for cameras compatible with L-Mount mount.