A high-end portrait lens with a wide aperture around f/1.4 usually costs a fortune, usually around $2,000. And while that wide aperture can be a fun and useful creative tool, you don’t always need it to create great portraits. If you want to save money and don’t want to carry around a bulky f/1.4 lens, check out this great review of the affordable and lightweight Sigma 90mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary lens.
Coming to you from CHEAP ArthurThis excellent video review gives a new look at Sigma 90mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary Lens. At $639, the 90mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary is much more affordable than other portrait options, but it still comes with many great features, such as:
- One aspherical element and five special low dispersion elements for reduced aberrations and better sharpness
- Rounded nine-blade diaphragm for smoother bokeh
- Small footprint and light weight
- Manual aperture ring
- Knurled metal components and all-metal body
- Stepper motor for smoother and quieter autofocus
- Weather protection
Overall, the 90mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary looks like a good choice for those who don’t need a very wide aperture. Watch the video above for full lens information.
