Sigma’s Contemporary line of lenses offer an excellent balance between portability, affordability and image quality, with one of the most attractive options being the 50mm f/2 DG DN, which offers a common focal length in tandem with a fairly wide maximum aperture. Can it support that with good performance and image quality? This great video review takes a look at what you can expect.
Coming to you from Alex BarreraThis great video review will look at Sigma 50mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary Lens. A member of the company’s Contemporary line, the 50mm f/2 is quite compact and portable, although it still comes with a host of interesting features including:
- 11 elements in 9 groups
- 1 SLD and 3 aspherical elements to reduce distortion and improve sharpness
- Stepper motor for fast and quiet autofocus with internal focus system plus DMF and AF plus MF support
- Supports autofocus support on E . mount
- Supports linear and non-linear focusing on the L . mount
- Focus mode switch
- Super multi-layer coating reduces flare and ghosting
- aperture ring
- Dust and water jet resistant construction
- 9 circular aperture blades for smoother bokeh
- Compatible with Sigma lens dock
- Hood
- Magnetic metal lens cap
- Weight: 12.2 oz (345 g)
Check out the video above for Barrera’s full thoughts on the lens.
