Sigma 45mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary Lens for Leica L
Model: 360969
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Focal Length | 45mm |
Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
Lens Mount | Leica L |
Format Compatibility | Full-Frame |
Angle of View | 51.3° |
Maximum Magnification | 0.25x |
Macro Reproduction Ratio | 1:4 |
Minimum Focus Distance | 9.45" / 24 cm |
Optical Design | 8 Elements in 7 Groups |
Diaphragm Blades | 7, Rounded |
Focus Type | Autofocus |
Image Stabilization | None |
Filter Size | 55 mm (Front) |
Dimensions (ø x L) | 2.52 x 1.82" / 64.0 x 46.2 mm |
Weight | 7.58 oz / 215 g |
Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG DN C is an Auto Focus (AF) Standard Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Leica SL mount cameras. Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG DN C is a member of Sigma's I-series series of lenses. Below you can see the latest lenses in this series.
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Weather Sealed, Built-in Autofocus, Hood supplied, Full-time Manual Focusing, Covers Full-Frame Sensor
It seems that all of the Sigma I series lens summaries are similar. Are you looking for a small, light, well-built, affordable lens that has a wide aperture, performs well, and covers the 45mm focal length? The Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary Lens has your name on it.
In short, while the Sigma 45mm f/2.8's aperture and focal length specs may not bowl you over, this lens is a magnificent shooter with a unique high-performance profile that can capture images that will make any accomplished photographer smile.
How the Sigma C 45 mm f/2.8 DG DN fits that scenario? Not in a perfect way, to be sure. It is a bit too big, too expensive, and its optical performance is not outstanding. In objective terms it is a well-put-together lens, with just one serious flaw, high vignetting, and a lot of serious assets.
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very solid, sealed casing,, excellent image quality in frame centre,, good image quality on the edge of the APS-C sensor,, acceptable image quality on the edge of full frame,, very low lateral chromatic aberration,, slight longitudinal chromatic aberration,, sensible coma correction,, moderate...
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not especially accurate autofocus,, high vignetting on full frame which, additionally, decreases slowly on stopping down.
The Sigma 45mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary lens is a very nice bit of gear; robustly built and compact and light enough to be easy to carry.
What does this mean ?
This light and compact lens offers excellent image quality for an affordable price - what's the catch?!...
The Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary is one of the company's first ground-up designs for full-frame mirrorless cameras and offers almost everything you want from a compact prime lens.
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Compact., Sturdy build., Dust and splash protection., Excellent optics., Aperture control ring., 1:4 magnification., Minimal focus breathing., Affordable.
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No clickless aperture option., Omits fluorine protection., Not stabilized., Manual focus ring a little narrow.
Great lens to carry all around. Lightweight, easy to use, very sharp.f2 or wider could be better for a prime but even at 2 8 it creates very pleasant bokeh.
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Durable, Great Features, Great Picture Quality, Lightweight, Simple Controls
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2.0 or wider could be better
Great lens to carry all around. Lightweight, easy to use, very sharp.f2 or wider could be better for a prime but even at 2 8 it creates very pleasant bokeh.
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Durable, Great Features, Great Picture Quality, Lightweight, Simple Controls
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2.0 or wider could be better
Not many people will use this lens on Leica aps-c cameras but it does work well and fits the CL and TL2 well but the lens aperture ring only works on the CL - Leica haven't updated TL2 firmware for the lens and show no sign of doing so.
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Durable, Great Features, Great Picture Quality, Simple Controls
Not many people will use this lens on Leica aps-c cameras but it does work well and fits the CL and TL2 well but the lens aperture ring only works on the CL - Leica haven't updated TL2 firmware for the lens and show no sign of doing so.
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Durable, Great Features, Great Picture Quality, Simple Controls
- L-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
- Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22
- Soft, Smooth, Rounded Bokeh
- High-Speed AF with Stepping Motor
- Rounded 7-Blade Diaphragm
- Durable, Weather-Sealed Construction
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- Sigma 45mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary Lens for Leica L
- LH577-01 Lens Hood
- Sigma LCF-55 III 55mm Lens Cap
- LCR II Rear Lens Cap
- Limited 1-Year Warranty
- Limited 3-Year U.S.A. Warranty Extension