SIGMA Releases 23mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary Lens, an Essential Focal Length Prime for APS-C Format Cameras
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April 03, 2023 08:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time
SIGMA Corporation of America, the US subsidiary of SIGMA Corporation (CEO: Kazuto Yamaki. Headquarters: Asao-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa, Japan) is pleased to announce the SIGMA 23mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary lens, a wide-angle fast-aperture prime lens designed specifically for APS-C mirrorless systems. This lens offers a 35mm field of view equivalency with the 1.5X crop factor applied, and is the fourth fast-aperture F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary prime lens, joining the popular 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary, 30mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary, and 56mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary for crop-sensor mirrorless systems. The DC DN family also includes the 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary Zoom lens.
The SIGMA 23mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary is offered in Sony E-mount, Leica L-Mount, and Fujifilm X Mount versions. The Sony E-mount and L-Mount versions will be available through authorized SIGMA America retailers in late April 2023 for $549. The X mount version will be available in summer 2023.
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, offering exceptional imaging performance when paired with compact APS-C mirrorless camera along with high-megapixel, full-frame mirrorless cameras in APS-C crop mode such as the 61MP SIGMA fp L.
AF is driven by a quiet, high-speed stepping motor for swift, silent operation for both still and video capture, and excellent flare/ghosting resistance makes it ideal for real-world conditions. The lens is ideal for landscapes, journalism, everyday photography, and so much more; with a maximum magnification ratio of 1:7.3 and a minimum focusing distance of just under 10 inches.
Learn more about the SIGMA 23mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary:
https://www.sigmaphoto.com/23mm-f1-4-dc-dn-c
* L-Mount version
Exclusively designed for APS-C mirrorless cameras
C | Contemporary
SIGMA 23mm F1.4 DC DN
A prime lens that is hard to let go.
- Large aperture F1.4 brightness and excellent resolution from maximum aperture
- Compact body optimized for APS-C mirrorless cameras
- A wide variety of APS-C format F1.4 prime lenses
Supplied accessories: Petal Type Hood LH554-01, FRONT CAP LCF-52 III, REAR CAP LCR II
Available mounts: L-Mount, Sony E-mount, FUJIFILM X Mount
* The appearance and specifications of the products are subject to change.
* Sony E-mount lenses are developed, manufactured and sold in accordance with the E-mount specifications licensed under a license agreement with Sony Corporation.
* L-Mount is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.
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The wide-angle lens ideal for APS-C mirrorless cameras joins the Contemporary line. High optical performance, F1.4 brightness, and compact enough to carry around every day.
With an easy-to-use angle of view equivalent to 35mm (on full frame), high optical performance, the brightness of a large F1.4 aperture, and a compact and lightweight lens body, SIGMA's experience accumulated in the Contemporary line has culminated in a lens that is ideal for use with APS-C mirrorless cameras. The lens offers excellent resolution from maximum aperture and the rich bokeh effects thanks to its F1.4 brightness. The lens demonstrates its descriptive power in a wide range of applications, including landscapes, portraits, and table photography. In order to take advantage of the high mobility of mirrorless cameras, the compactness of the lens body was also pursued. The SIGMA Contemporary lineup includes several compact and lightweight F1.4 single focal length lenses in the APS-C format, which are surprisingly compact to carry around. If you want to keep your equipment light and small, but not compromise on image rendering performance, this lens is sure to meet your needs, and will be a lens you will never want to let go.
[Key Features]
1. 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 ghosting and flare enable clear shooting even in backlit environments.
2. 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 (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.
3. A wide 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.
[Additional Features]
- Lens construction: 13 elements in 10 groups with 3 SLD and 2 aspherical lens elements
- Inner focus system
- Compatible with high-speed autofocus
- Stepping Motor
Compatible with Lens Aberration Correction
- *Function available on supported cameras only. Available corrections may vary depending on the camera model.
- Support DMF and AF+MF
- Compatible with AF assist (Sony E-mount only)
- Super Multi-Layer Coating
- Petal Type Hood LH554-01
- Mount with dust and splash resistant structure
- Support for switching between linear and non-linear focus ring settings (for L-Mount only)
- Compatible with SIGMA USB DOCK UD-11 (sold separately / for L-Mount only)
- Designed to minimize flare and ghosting
- Every single lens undergoes SIGMA's proprietary MTF measuring system
- 9-blade rounded diaphragm
- High-precision, durable brass bayonet mount
- "Made in Japan" craftsmanship
Learn more about SIGMA's craftsmanship here:
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/about/craftsmanship/
[Key Specifications]
The figures below are for the L-Mount version:
Lens Construction: 13 elements in 10 groups (3 SLD and 2 aspherical elements)
Angle of view: 63.4°
Number of diaphragm blades: 9 (rounded diaphragm)
Minimum aperture: F16
Minimum focusing distance: 25cm / 9.9 in.
Maximum magnification ratio: 1:7.3
Filter size: 52mm
Dimensions (Max. Diam. x Length): 65.8mm x 76.9mm / 2.6 in. x 3.0 in.
Weight: 340g / 12.0 oz.
[Product Barcode]
L-Mount: 0085126348694
Sony E-mount: 0085126348656
FUJIFILM X Mount: 0085126348755
[Accessories: Supplied]
Product Name / Barcode
Petal Type Hood LH554-01 0085126940461
FRONT CAP LCF-52 III: 0085126929800
REAR CAP LCR II (L-Mount): 0085126937256
REAR CAP LCR II (Sony E-mount): 0085126929879
REAR CAP LCR II (FUJIFILM X Mount): 0085126939861
[Accessories: Optional]
Product Name / Barcode
SIGMA USB DOCK UD-11 for L-Mount: 0085126878696
SIGMA WR PROTECTOR 52mm: 0085126930905
SIGMA PROTECTOR 52mm: 0085126931032
SIGMA WR UV FILTER 52mm: 0085126930646
SIGMA WR CIRCULAR PL FILTER 52mm: 0085126930776
[Contact]
For further information, please contact your local authorized SIGMA Service Station listed here:
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/world-network/
[Information]
SIGMA Corporation:
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/
Product information:
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/c023_23_14/
About SIGMA Corporation
Craftsmanship. Precision. Dedication. Since 1961, SIGMA has been devoted to the pursuit of advancing photographic technology. Unique to the industry, the family-owned business produces its high-quality, award-winning still photo and cinema camera lenses, DSLR and mirrorless cameras, flashes, filters and accessories from its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility located in Aizu, Japan.
In 2012, the company introduced SIGMA Global Vision with three distinct lens lines: Art, Contemporary and Sports. Designed for industry camera mount systems including Canon, Leica, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic, Sony and SIGMA, each lens is handcrafted and tested in Japan to ensure a high-performance, premium product that is purpose-built to last. In 2016, the SIGMA Cine lens lineup was launched, further cementing SIGMA as an innovator in imaging engineering. Embodying the core optical DNA that has defined the SIGMA benchmark of excellence, SIGMA Cine lenses meet the needs of advanced 6k and 8k cinema production.
Forming the landmark L-Mount alliance alongside Leica and Panasonic in 2018, SIGMA continues its storied tradition of imaging excellence through groundbreaking innovations such as the native L-mount SIGMA fp and fp L full-frame mirrorless digital cameras, announced in July 2019 and March 2021 respectively. These products, along with over 35 award-winning SIGMA Global Vision lenses available in native L-Mount format, demonstrate SIGMA's continued commitment to the creative community through expanded product offerings. With the fp, fp L and these lenses, even more users can now leverage SIGMA's renowned optical formula to achieve their creative vision with ease.
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