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Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Canon RF Mount
Product Code: G246281C
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The Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Canon RF Mount combines a popular focal width equivalent to 35mm (full-frame), with a bright aperture for shallow depth of field and high-quality optics.
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- Extremely popular and versatile 35mm equivalent focal length, which is perfect for a variety of everyday subjects
- Exceptional optics with an advanced design delivers sharp, detailed images with minimal aberrations
- Bright f/1.4 aperture, which is great for low-light shooting and beautiful background separation from the subject
- Lightweight and compact: at just 345g, ensuring this compact prime is easy to bring on any assignment and for everyday shooting
- Quiet autofocus with near-silent AF that is ideal for both stills and video recording, catering to hybrid Canon creators
Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Canon RF Mount Summary
With a 35mm equivalent full-frame focal length, the Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Canon RF Mount is a slightly wide-angle prime lens designed for crop-format (APS-C) Canon mirrorless cameras.
Designed to be lightweight, sharp, and fast, it’s ideal for street photography, landscapes, environmental portraits, weddings, and documentary. It’s equally suited to video recording too, thanks to a near-silent autofocus mechanism and smooth 9-blade aperture design, which produces creamy bokeh and beautifully soft defocus areas in the image.
The wide f/1.4 aperture allows for faster shutter speeds, making it invaluable for handheld shooting, particularly in low-light conditions. It also provides a shallow depth of field, creating beautifully blurred backgrounds that enhance subject separation.
Sample Jim Koepnick with Canon EOS R7 and Sigma 23mm f/1.4 Contemporary lens. Camera settings: 1/2000 sec. f/1.4. ISO 100
Despite its large aperture, the 23mm f/1.4 DC DN is impressively lightweight at just 345g, making this an excellent Canon RF mount lens for all-day shooting and as a convenient walk-around option. Its compact yet robust design, constructed with Sigma’s thermally stable composite (TSC) material, ensures both portability and durability.
Optically, this Sigma lens is designed to deliver crisp, accurate images, with sharp details across the frame at all aperture settings, rivalling even Sigma’s own Art-series lenses. It also pairs seamlessly with other DC DN primes, all featuring the same bright f/1.4 aperture, adding versatility and utility for a variety of creative situations.
Key Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary Features
- Crop format APS-C coverage for Canon mirrorless cameras
- Maximum f/1.4 aperture enables shallow depth of field and low light shooting
- 1:7.3 maximum magnification for frame-filling compositions
- Lightweight 345g design
- 13 elements in 10 groups with 3 SLD and 2 aspherical lens elements
- Compact size and accessible 52mm filter thread
- TSC construction for added durability
- Stepping motor is fast and quiet
- Made by Sigma in Aizu Japan to the highest standards
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Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Canon RF Mount in More Detail
Developed for Canon RF mount
A specialised control algorithm has been developed, which optimises AF drive and communication speed specifically for Canon RF mount interchangeable cameras. This enables high-speed autofocus while also supporting Servo AF and in-camera aberration correction with supported bodies.
The lens mount also features rubber sealing, ensuring reliable performance across a range of shooting environments including during inclement conditions.
Advanced Technology in a Compact Design
The compact lens prioritises outstanding image quality and incorporates Sigma’s latest technologies, including digital correction for optical distortion. It is optimised for lightweight, compact camera bodies with a short flange distance, balancing portability with exceptional performance. Its specially designed focus lens group ensures fast, smooth autofocus, making it well suited for both video and stills.
Sample Jim Koepnick with Canon EOS R7 and Sigma 23mm f/1.4 Contemporary lens. Camera settings: 1/60 sec. f/5.6. ISO 2500
Lightweight Build with Exceptional Optics
The optical design consists of 13 elements in 10 groups, including three SLD glass elements and two aspherical elements, ensuring sharp and clear image quality. The lens offers outstanding resolving power even at its maximum aperture, while the bright f/1.4 aperture creates stunning, smooth bokeh.
Its compact, palm-sized design enhances the shooting experience, allowing you to fully harness the capabilities of mirrorless cameras. Thoughtful measures to minimise flare and ghosting ensure clarity and contrast, even when shooting in backlit conditions.
Sample Jim Koepnick with Canon EOS R7 and Sigma 23mm f/1.4 Contemporary lens. Camera settings: 1/1250 sec. f/1.4. ISO 100
Durable and Stable Composite Construction
Made from Thermally Stable Composite (TSC), the lens barrel and aperture components are built for precision and durability. TSC’s elasticity minimises deformation and reduces gaps between parts over time, enhancing the longevity and performance of the lens. This material ensures smooth aperture operation and supports the compact design, while also improving the precision of the internal mechanisms that house the focus lens group.
Flare and Ghosting Control
Sigma’s Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting which is often caused by strong light sources, such as backlit scenes. The lens hood provides additional protection from extraneous light, maintaining consistent image quality with high contrast and good levels of sharpness irrespective of lighting conditions.
Beautiful Bokeh with Wide f/1.4 Aperture
The wide f/1.4 aperture allows for shallow depth of field, while producing stunning bokeh effects for creative photography. Its 9-blade rounded diaphragm ensures smooth, attractive background blur, and helps to separate the subject from distracting backgrounds.
Sample Jim Koepnick with Canon EOS R7 and Sigma 23mm f/1.4 Contemporary lens. Camera settings: 1/800 sec. f/1.4. ISO 100
Quiet, Accurate Autofocus for Video
Sigma’s stepping motor technology (STM) ensures smooth, silent autofocus, which is perfect for video recording. The lens is compatible with AF technologies, helping users capture more consistent focus, even on moving subjects.
Robust Brass Mount for Durability
The lens features a rugged brass mount, which combines high precision with strength. Treated surfaces and reinforced construction contribute to its reliability, ensuring it can withstand the rigours of use for extended periods.
What’s in the box
- Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Canon RF Mount
- Petal-type Hood LH554-01
- Front Cap LCF-52 III
- Rear Cap LCR II
Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Canon RF Mount Specifications
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Product Name |
23mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary |
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Lens Construction |
13 elements in 10 groups |
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Angle of View |
60.5° |
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No. of Diaphragm Blades |
9 (Rounded diaphragm) |
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Min. Aperture |
F16 |
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Min. Focusing Distance |
25cm |
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Max. Magnification Ratio |
1:7.3 |
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Filter Size |
φ52mm |
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Dimensions (Diameter x Length) |
φ69.0mm x 76.9mm |
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Weight |
345g |
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Compatible Hood |
LH554-01 |
| Offers: N/A |
| Offer Category: N/A |
| Offer Product Type: N/A |
| Autofocus: N/A |
| Aperture ring: N/A |
| Constant Aperture: Yes |
| Lens CIPA Image stabilization rating: N/A |
| Colour: N/A |
| Diameter (mm): N/A |
| Length (mm): N/A |
| Weight (g): N/A |
| Distance scale: N/A |
| DoF scale: N/A |
| Elements: N/A |
| Environmental Sealing: N/A |
| Focus distance limiter: N/A |
| Focal length: 23 mm |
| Focus method: N/A |
| Filter Thread: N/A |
| Full time manual: N/A |
| Groups: N/A |
| Hood supplied: N/A |
| Lens Image stabilization: N/A |
| Lens mount: N/A |
| Lens Materials: N/A |
| Maximum focal length: 23.0 |
| Maximum magnification: N/A |
| Maximum aperture (number): N/A |
| Maximum aperture (text): N/A |
| Max Format size: N/A |
| Minimum focal length: 23.0 |
| Lens Minimum focus distance (m): N/A |
| Minimum aperture (number): N/A |
| Minimum aperture (text): N/A |
| Motor type: N/A |
| Number of diaphragm blades: N/A |
| Power zoom: N/A |
| Special elements / coatings: N/A |
| Tripod collar: N/A |
| Lens type: N/A |
| Wide/Tele: N/A |
| Lens Level: N/A |
| Best For: N/A |
| Best For Holiday and Landscape: Yes |
| Best For Interior and Architecture: Yes |
| Best For Fashion and Portrait: N/A |
| Best For Macro and Still Life: N/A |
| Best For Astro: N/A |
| Best For Street: N/A |
| Best For Wildlife and Sport: N/A |
| Zoom lock: N/A |
| Zoom method: N/A |
| Notes: N/A |
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Our Verdict
The Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Canon RF Mount is an excellent choice for photographers and videographers who shoot with a Canon APS-C format camera. With a 35mm equivalent focal length (full-frame), it offers a versatile slightly wide-angle field of view, making it ideal for capturing street scenes, landscapes, environmental portraits, travel, and even weddings.
35mm is an extremely popular focal width, which is finally available from Sigma on the Canon mirrorless mount. The lens’ bright f/1.4 aperture provides creative control over depth of field, while enabling beautiful subject separation and smooth bokeh. This is also an effective prime for low-light conditions, balancing a lightweight design with the bright aperture and easy design for handholding.
The lens features a sophisticated optical design, including special glass elements, which deliver sharp, crystal clear images across the entire frame. Its compact, lightweight construction, made with durable TSC material, ensures portability without sacrificing performance, ensuring that this is a practical everyday lens for stills and video.
Near-silent autofocus and smooth aperture transitions enhance its appeal for content creators which shoot hybrid content. Optimised for Canon’s mirrorless APS-C cameras, the Sigma 23mm f/1.4 combines very high image quality with portability and a versatile focal length, making it a valuable tool for photographers and videographers looking to expand their creative possibilities with a cropped sensor EOS R camera.
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Condition guide
Our used products are subject to wear and tear in comparison to brand new products. This also applies to accessories that are supplied with the camera including batteries which may have a lower optimum performance level/life expectancy.
- Like New – The equipment is in a condition as if you have just bought it from the manufacturer. The item is still considered to be ‘Like New’ even without the original packaging and accessories. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect working order. Lenses are optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Excellent – The equipment should be close to being ‘Like New’ but there may be some small cosmetic blemishes that lower its grade. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect excellent order.
- Cameras – Should have no marks on the LCD screen
- Lenses – Should have no marks on the elements and optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Very Good – The equipment may have some slight cosmetic wear to the paintwork and cosmetic blemishes with only light signs of use and the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – The LCD screen may have small signs of wear that does not affect its display
- Lenses – The mount of the lens will start to show signs of wear
- Good – The equipment is showing more obvious signs of cosmetic wear and blemishes, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen may have scratches or wear that is starting to affect the display.
- Lenses – May have slight dust inside that does not affect images. The mount shows signs of use.
- Well Used – The equipment will show significant signs of wear. The paintwork will be coming away in large areas exposing the metal work, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen is heavily worn either by de-lamination or has scratches to it. Rubber grips are starting to come away from the body.
- Lenses – The lens has dust inside that may affect images. The rubber zoom/focus ring is coming away from the barrel of the lens.
*All of our used items are listed with the accessories that are included. If they are not listed, then they will not be supplied at the point of purchase.
Peace of mind with our 6 month warranty
This product has been thoroughly tested by our team of photographers and we are happy to give a 6 month warranty as a result. The number of tests depends on the individual product but we are confident in this product having tested all the major functions. Anything that isn’t as you would expect, we then make a note of and show this in the condition notes on the page.
So you can be confident you are buying a great piece of kit that’s been looked after by a fellow photographer and seen many extraordinary sights, tested by our team of photographers and now looking forward to being set free to capture more great images!
