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Sigma 65mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary Lens For Sony E
Product Code: G242365T
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With a compact, lightweight all metal body and fast f/2 aperture, the Sigma 65mm Contemporary prime lens for Sony E may be the perfect short telephoto lens for full frame mirrorless cameras.
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We Love
- Well crafted all-metal construction with durable materials used throughout the lightweight design
- High resolving power delivers excellent detail and sharpers across the frame
- Fully integrated with Sony AF systems together with a fast, quiet stepping motor for accurate focus abilities
- Smooth out of focus areas combined with a bright aperture creates fine bokeh and excellent low light performance
- Suitable for stills and videos thanks to the inclusion of an aperture ring and manual focus option
Sigma 65mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary Lens For Sony E Summary
The 65mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary lens is the longest in a trio of new prime lenses for full frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras. With a lightweight 405g. all-metal body, new high resolving optical design and a number of additional features, users would be excused for thinking this was a top of the range Art series model. A bright aperture ensures excellent low light performance and the short telephoto also features a smooth aperture ring, making it ideal for enthusiasts and professionals who shoot stills photography and videography.
Highlight features:
- 12 elements in 9 groups, with 1 SLD element and 2 aspherical elements
- Compatible with high-speed Sony Autofocus systems, DMF, AF+MF and lens-based optical correction
- High-precision, durable brass bayonet mount with dust and splash-proof structure
- Aperture ring and barrel Focus Mode Switch
- Designed to minimise flare and ghosting
- 9-blade rounded diaphragm
- ‘Made in Japan’ craftsmanship
Combining nine aperture blades with the bright aperture creates beautifully smooth bokeh for portraits as well as anyone wishing to isolate the subject from a smooth out of focus background. Images are sharp throughout the frame and resolve high resolution, with excellent well-controlled aberrations, flare and ghosting thanks to Sigma’s complex optical design, which incorporates three special lenses and lens coatings. The stepping motor Sigma added gains quick and accurate focus and the 65mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary Lens is compatible with advanced Sony AF systems. Metal is used both externally and within the lens, utilising precision cut aluminium parts which give the barrel a sleek stylish finish and ensure durability. Outdoor photographers will especially appreciate the dust and splash-proof design ensuring they can continue to shoot throughout poor weather.
Sigma 65mm f/2 Contemporary Lens For Sony E More Detail
The 65mm Contemporary lens brings a high level of optical performance even at its maximum aperture of f/2. Axial chromatic aberration tends to be noticeable with this focal width is corrected with the use of SLD glass, allowing it to resolve extremely fine detail. A pair of glass-moulded aspherical lenses are used to correct spherical and coma aberrations, as well as astigmatism, while help keep the lens small and lightweight.
Precision-cut aluminium parts give the barrel a sleek, stylish finish and provide superb durability, which improves the overall quality of the model. Metal materials are also used internally for added robustness. These high-precision components are crafted with in accordance with the most accomplished models in ranges of Sigma lenses.
The cover ring between the focus ring and the aperture ring has hairline processing that is also used for the rear cylinder of the Art line. This covering functions as a finger hold when attaching or detaching the lens providing yet more ergonomic usability.
An aperture ring allows photographers to change apertures on the lens itself, or in-camera when Auto is selected. Special sound-deadening grease has been used to give the ring a precise and smooth action. Included in the box is the regular plastic SIGMA lens cap, as well as a magnetic metal cap. The lens also comes with an all-metal lens hood.
What’s in the box
- Sigma 65mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary Lens For Sony E Mount
- Magnetic metal lens cap SIGMA FRONT CAP LCF62-01M
- FRONT CAP LCFIII 62mm
- Round Type Lens Hood LH636-01
Optional Accessories
Sigma 65mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary Lens For Sony E Specifications
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Lens Type |
Short telephoto prime lens |
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Focal length range |
65mm |
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Aperture range |
f/2 - f/22 |
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Number of diaphragm blades |
9 (Rounded diaphragm) |
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Angle of view |
36.8° |
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Lens construction (elements/groups) |
12 elements in 9 groups (1 SLD element, 2 aspherical lenses) |
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Minimum focusing distance |
55cm |
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Filter Size |
62mm |
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Compatible cameras |
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Dimensions |
72mm × 74.7mm |
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Weight |
405g |
| Offers: N/A |
| Offer Category: N/A |
| Offer Product Type: N/A |
| Autofocus: Yes |
| Aperture ring: Yes |
| Constant Aperture: Yes |
| Lens CIPA Image stabilization rating: N/A |
| Colour: N/A |
| Diameter (mm): 72 |
| Length (mm): 75 |
| Weight (g): 405 |
| Distance scale: N/A |
| DoF scale: N/A |
| Elements: 12 |
| Environmental Sealing: N/A |
| Focus distance limiter: N/A |
| Focal length: 65 mm |
| Focus method: N/A |
| Filter Thread: N/A |
| Full time manual: Yes |
| Groups: 9 |
| Hood supplied: Yes |
| Lens Image stabilization: N/A |
| Lens mount: N/A |
| Lens Materials: N/A |
| Maximum focal length: 65 |
| Maximum magnification: 0.15 |
| Maximum aperture (number): 2 |
| Maximum aperture (text): N/A |
| Max Format size: N/A |
| Minimum focal length: 65 |
| Lens Minimum focus distance (m): 0.55 |
| Minimum aperture (number): 22 |
| Minimum aperture (text): N/A |
| Motor type: N/A |
| Number of diaphragm blades: 9 |
| Power zoom: N/A |
| Special elements / coatings: 1 SLD + 2 aspherical elements, Super Multi-Layer coating |
| 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: N/A |
| Best For Fashion and Portrait: Yes |
| Best For Macro and Still Life: Yes |
| Best For Astro: N/A |
| 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
Despite being quite versatile, 65mm is perhaps not the first focal length photographers and videographers will think of when considering their next lens purchase. The 65mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary lens from Sigma seeks to challenge that with an entirely new design at this short telephoto focal width, which could be turned towards a number of subjects. These might include portraits, tighter environmental shots, detail shots and more. The lens is considerably lighter than similar models weighing just 405g and is extremely compact at just under 75mm. This allows photographers and video makers to bring a fast, short telephoto prime in their bag without a weight penalty.
The lens complements the 24mm f/3.5 DG DN Contemporary and 35mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary lens released at the same time, all three of which are beautifully designed with all-metal construction. Optics used for these new models deliver excellent results, with crisp, sharp images and videos right across the frame. There is virtually no vignetting and users can shoot towards the sun or other light sources whilst retaining excellent contrast and well controlled flaring. Sigma consistently achieves complete integration with Sony E-mount camera AF systems allowing photographers to opt for their excellent lenses whilst still enjoying industry leading focus capabilities. All in all this is an extremely competent Contemporary lens model which will satisfy the most demanding of users seeking a lightweight, compact short telephoto prime.
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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!
