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Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary Lens for Mirrorless Cameras, L-Mount, Smooth Bokeh Effects
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Key Features
- Compact Design: Small full-frame footprint, easy to carry all day, reduces kit weight.
- Metal Construction: Metal barrel and hood, durable feel, professional handling.
- Smooth Bokeh: Optimized spherical aberration produces soft background transitions.
- Stepping AF Motor: Fast, quiet autofocus ideal for stills and video work.
- Close Focus: 24 cm minimum focus for tight table-top and detail shots.
- USB Dock Support: Firmware updates and focus customization via UD-11 for L-Mount.
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Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary Lens for Mirrorless Cameras, L-Mount, Smooth Bokeh Effects Overview
Description
The Sigma 45 mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary is a compact, full-frame prime designed for mirrorless systems, delivering balanced optics, a tactile metal build, and smooth bokeh for everyday shooting. It pairs low weight with reliable center sharpness, making it ideal for travel, street, and hybrid photo and video workflows.
Built for enthusiasts and prosumers, this 45 mm prime combines a stepped AF motor, a rounded seven blade diaphragm, and dust and splash resistance to offer consistent rendering and dependable operation. Its 24 cm close focus and 55 mm filter thread provide practical flexibility for tabletop and on-location use.
The Sigma 45 mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary is a compact, full-frame prime designed for mirrorless systems, delivering balanced optics, a tactile metal build, and smooth bokeh for everyday shooting. It pairs low weight with reliable center sharpness, making it ideal for travel, street, and hybrid photo and video workflows.
Built for enthusiasts and prosumers, this 45 mm prime combines a stepped AF motor, a rounded seven blade diaphragm, and dust and splash resistance to offer consistent rendering and dependable operation. Its 24 cm close focus and 55 mm filter thread provide practical flexibility for tabletop and on-location use.
Solution
The Sigma 45 mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary provides a compact professional feel, consistent optical performance, and quiet AF in a single package, solving common tradeoffs between size, build, and rendering.
Benefits
- Portable, premium build: Carry lighter, shoot longer with confidence.
- Characterful images: Smooth bokeh and three dimensional rendering.
- Hybrid ready: Quiet AF and aperture ring for photo and video.
- Serviceable: USB Dock support keeps firmware and focus tuned.
Applications
- Travel and street photography
- Environmental portraiture and lifestyle
- Product, tabletop, and close up detail work
Why Choose
- Premium metal construction, compact footprint, and characterful rendering at a mid range price.
Specifications
| Model Name / Number: | 45 mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary, C019 |
| Lens Type (Prime, Zoom, Macro, Tilt-Shift, Fisheye, etc.): | Prime |
| Intended Use: | Photography, Video |
| Color / Finish: | Black / Silver variants available |
| Weather Sealing (Yes/No): | Yes, dust and splash resistant |
| Dimensions (Diameter Length): | 64.0 46.2 mm (L-Mount), 64.0 48.2 mm (E-Mount) |
| Weight: | 220 g (L-Mount), 235 g (E-Mount) |
| Mount Type: | L-Mount, Sony E |
| Compatible Sensor Size: | Full-Frame (35mm) |
| Supported Camera Brands / Systems: | Panasonic, Leica, Sigma L-Mount, Sony E-Mount bodies |
| Coverage: | 35mm full-frame |
| Focal Length: | 45 mm |
| Maximum Aperture: | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture: | f/22 |
| Aperture Type (Circular, Number of Blades): | Rounded, 7 blades |
| Optical Construction (Elements / Groups): | 8 elements in 7 groups |
| Special Elements (Aspherical, ED, Fluorite, etc.): | 2 aspherical elements |
| Coatings: | Modern anti ghosting and anti flare coatings |
| Focus Type: | Autofocus, Manual focus |
| Autofocus Motor Type: | Stepping motor |
| Full-Time Manual Override: | Yes |
| Minimum Focus Distance: | 24 cm / 9.4 in |
| Maximum Magnification Ratio: | 0.25 (1:4) |
| Filter Thread Size (mm): | 55 mm |
| Compatible Lens Hood Model: | LH577-01 (metal) |
| Firmware Upgradable: | Yes, via Sigma USB Dock UD-11 (L-Mount only) |
| Brand | Sigma |
| Manufacturer SKU | 360969 |
| UPC | 0085126360696 |
What’s included
- 1- 45mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary Lens, L-Mount
- 1- Lens Hood - LH577-01
- 1- Front Cap - LCF-55mm III
- 1- Rear Cap - LCR II
Compatibility
| FREEFLY Ember S5K | Sony BURANO | Sony ILX-LR1 | Sony NEX-VG30 | Sony PXW-FS7M2 |
| Kinefinity MAVO LF MKII | Sony BURANO CineAlta Digital Cinema Camera | Sony NEX-EA50M | Sony NEX-VG900 | Sony PXW-FX9 |
| Kinefinity MAVO S35 MKII | Sony FX3 | Sony NEX-EA50UH | Sony PXW-FS5 | Sony VENICE 6K Digital Motion Picture Camera |
| Sony FX30 | Sony FX6 | Sony NEX-FS700R | Sony PXW-FS5M2 | Sony NEX-FS700U |
| Sony PXW-FS7 |
FAQ
Is this lens weather sealed?
Yes, it features a dust and splash resistant mount and construction for reliable use in varied conditions.
What mounts are available?
The Sigma 45 mm F2.8 DG DN is available in L-Mount and Sony E-mount variants.
What is the minimum focus distance?
The minimum focus distance is 24 cm, which enables close up and tabletop compositions.
Does this lens support firmware updates?
Yes, L-Mount versions support firmware updates and focus customization using the Sigma USB Dock UD-11.
What filter size does it use?
The lens accepts 55 mm front filters.
How many aperture blades does it have?
It uses a rounded 7 blade diaphragm for smooth bokeh rendering.
Is autofocus fast and quiet?
Yes, the stepping motor provides smooth and quiet autofocus suitable for both stills and video.
What is the optical construction?
The optical formula contains 8 elements in 7 groups, including 2 aspherical elements.
How much does the lens weigh?
The L-Mount version weighs approximately 220 g, while the E-Mount version weighs about 235 g.
Is this a good lens for travel and street photography?
Yes, its compact size, light weight, and quiet AF make it an excellent choice for travel and street work.
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