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Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Sony E
The Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Sony E crop sensor cameras delivers a versatile 35mm equivalent focal width for creative shots with sharp results, from a compact and portable prime lens.
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- Compact and lightweight prime lens with a versatile equivalent 35mm full-frame focal width for all sorts of subjects
- Designed exclusively for APS-C format mirrorless cameras, with high-quality results from a portable lens
- Wide f/1.4 maximum aperture with 9-blade opening renders smooth out of focus areas and rounded bokeh
- Great for low light shooting and moving subjects thanks to compatibility with Sony AF subject detection
- Dust and splash resistant mount, high-quality Super Multi-Layer Coating and ‘Made in Japan’ craftsmanship
Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Sony E Summary
The latest model to join the growing Contemporary line-up arrives as the Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Sony E crop sensor mirrorless cameras. It is a compact prime lens, which delivers impressive results from a versatile full-frame 35mm equivalent focal width. This makes it a classic choice for all-day shooting and as a slightly wide standard lens for a host of subjects, including street photography, portraits and travel.
With a bright f/1.4 aperture and 9-blade rounded diaphragm you can separate your subject from distracting backgrounds and create stunning bokeh effects. The lens also produces sharp, clear images even in challenging backlit environments and low light, thanks to the inclusion of several special glass lens elements with the bright aperture.
Sigma has also included a fast Stepping Motor, which is compatible with Sony AF assist and high-speed AF technology including Face/Eye detection, which helps keep your subject tack sharp.
Key Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary Features
- Compact 340g prime with an equivalent 35mm focal width
- Exclusively for mirrorless cameras with crop format sensor
- Bright f/1.4 aperture with 9-blade rounded diaphragm
- Compatible with high-speed autofocus and AF assist
- Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting
- E Mount with dust and splash resistant structure
- High-precision, durable brass bayonet mount
- Support DMF and AF+MF
- Cost-effective 52mm lens filter thread
Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Sony E in More Detail
Versatile focal width with excellent results
You can create meaningful portraits with rich bokeh with the Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Sony E, as well as capture landscapes and everyday shots thanks to the bright f/1.4 aperture and 35mm equivalent focal length.
The optical formula includes 13 elements in 10 groups, including 3 SLD elements and 2 aspherical elements, in order to produce sharp, clear images even in backlit situations. A compact size and lightweight construction make the wide-standard Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN ideal for everyday use.
Made for APS-C mirrorless cameras
This Sigma lens has been designed exclusively for APS-C format mirrorless cameras, resulting in a compact, lightweight lens weighing around 340g. It features a quiet, high-speed stepping motor that is able to lock onto subjects quickly and can be used with AF modes such as focus tracking and eye detection.
The large focus ring can be used to fine-tune focus with Dynamic Manual Focus (DMF) and the prime is also compatible with AF assist functions found on compatible Sony mirrorless camera.
What’s in the box
- Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Sony E
- Petal Type Hood (LH554-01)
- Front Cap LCF-52 III
- Rear Cap LCR II
Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Sony E Specifications
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Lens construction |
13 elements in 10 groups (3 SLD and 2 aspherical elements) |
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Angle of view |
63.4° |
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Number of diaphragm blades |
9 (rounded diaphragm) |
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Minimum aperture |
F16 |
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Minimum focusing distance |
25cm |
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Maximum magnification ratio |
1:7.3 |
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Filter size |
52mm |
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Dimensions (max diameter x length) |
65.8mm x 76.9mm |
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Weight |
340g |
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| Offer Category: N/A |
| Offer Product Type: N/A |
| Autofocus: Yes |
| Aperture ring: N/A |
| Constant Aperture: Yes |
| Lens CIPA Image stabilization rating: N/A |
| Colour: N/A |
| Diameter (mm): 66 |
| Length (mm): 77 |
| Weight (g): 340 |
| Distance scale: N/A |
| DoF scale: N/A |
| Elements: 13 |
| 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: 10 |
| Hood supplied: Yes |
| Lens Image stabilization: N/A |
| Lens mount: N/A |
| Lens Materials: N/A |
| Maximum focal length: 23 |
| Maximum magnification: 0.13 |
| Maximum aperture (number): 1.4 |
| Maximum aperture (text): N/A |
| Max Format size: N/A |
| Minimum focal length: 23 |
| Lens Minimum focus distance (m): 0.25 |
| Minimum aperture (number): 16 |
| Minimum aperture (text): N/A |
| Motor type: N/A |
| Number of diaphragm blades: 9 |
| Power zoom: N/A |
| Special elements / coatings: 2 aspherical and 3 super low dispersion |
| 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: Yes |
| Best For Astro: Yes |
| Best For Street: Yes |
| Best For Wildlife and Sport: N/A |
| Zoom lock: N/A |
| Zoom method: N/A |
| Notes: N/A |
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Our Verdict
35mm is an incredibly popular and versatile focal width, which ensures the Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Sony E is a notable option from the outset. You can capture anything from portraits and street photography, to landscapes and travel, especially as Sigma’s Contemporary lens is so compact and light. This also makes this a great option as a day-to-day walk around lens for snapshots of anything which catches your eye.
The bright aperture lends itself to low light shooting and subject separation, with creamy smooth defocus backgrounds and rounded bokeh. You can also shoot backlit subjects confident that this prime will ender high contrast with minimal flare and ghosting to deal with when processing your shots.
A stepping motor keeps pace with moving subjects, whilst being compatible with Sony’s effective subject recognition and tracking systems, as well as AF assist. Topping off the list of benefits is a weather sealed brass mount and inner focus system, which ensure you can shoot outdoors and capture stunning results even during light rain. If you’re thinking about adding a 35mm equivalent prime lens to your creative toolbox this option from Sigma warrants serious consideration.
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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!
