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SIGMA 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary & 23mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary for Canon RF Mount

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SIGMA has released its 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary & 23mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary in Canon RF Mount.

Both these lenses were previously only available in FUJIFILM X, Sony E, and Leica L mounts.

SIGMA 16mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary

The 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary is a high-performance and portable crop-sensor prime that combines a wide angle-of-view with an ultra-wide maximum aperture. This makes it a good option street photography, weddings, events, wide-angle portraits, and landscapes, and thanks to its fast AF it’s also well suited to video, including vlogging.

Key features

  • APS-C | f/1.4 to f/16
  • 25.6mm (Full-Frame Equivalent)
  • Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
  • Stepping Motor AF System
  • Super Multi-Layer Coating
  • Two Aspherical Elements
  • Two SLD Elements, Three FLD Elements
  • Weather-Sealed Construction

The wide F1.4 aperture delivers a shallow depth-of-field for blurry backgrounds, and it also makes it easier to achieve blur-free shots when working hand-held in low light. Weighing just over 400g, the 16mm F1.4 is exceptionally lightweight for an F1.4 lens, so is ideal for photographers who need performance and portability from their kit.

The SIGMA 16mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary retails for $489 USD.

SIGMA 23mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary

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Designed for crop sensor mirrorless cameras, the 23mm has an equivalent focal length of 35mm, making it a versatile wide-standard prime that is well suited to street photography, landscapes, wider-angle portraits, weddings and travel. Its F1.4 aperture ensures fast shutter speeds for working hand-held in low-light conditions, and also provides a very shallow depth-of-field for blurry backgrounds.

Key features

  • APS-C Format | f/1.4 to f/16
  • 37mm (Full-Frame Equivalent)
  • Excellent Low-Light Performance
  • Fast Internal Focus System
  • Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
  • Dust & Splash-Resistant Design

Despite its very fast aperture the lens weighs only 340g, so it’s easily light enough to carry around all day, and the build is sleek yet robust. Optical performance is exceptional, with very sharp results across the whole frame at all aperture settings. The lens pairs perfectly with the other DC DN primes, which also have F1.4 apertures.

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