- 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
Key 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
Sigma 65mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary Lens For Sony E Summary Open Box
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.
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  .
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.
Optional Accessories
Sigma 65mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary Lens For Sony E Specifications
| Lens Type | Short telephoto prime lens |
| Focal length range | 65mm |
| Aperture range | f/2 – f/22 |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 9 (Rounded diaphragm) |
| Angle of view | 36.8° |
| Lens construction (elements/groups) | 12 elements in 9 groups (1 SLD element, 2 aspherical lenses) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 55cm |
| Filter Size | 62mm |
| Compatible cameras | |
| Dimensions | 72mm × 74.7mm |
| Weight | 405g |
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
| Offers: Price Drop |
| 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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