The new Sigma 50mm f/2 DG DN Modern lens offers one of the most popular focal lengths alongside a moderately wide maximum aperture, all in a very travel-friendly package, making it a Attractive lenses for quite a few photographers. Can it deliver good performance and image quality to back up those appealing features? This great video review takes a look at what you can expect.
Coming to you from Frozen Christopher, this great review video introduces the new Sigma 50mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary lens. Part of the company’s Contemporary line, the 50mm f/2 is designed to be lightweight and portable while still offering a host of advanced features, including:
- 11 elements in 9 groups
- 1 SLD and 3 aspherical lenses
- Stepper motor for fast and quiet autofocus with internal focus system
- Supports DMF and AF plus MF
- Supports autofocus support on E . mount
- Super multi-layer coating reduces flare and ghosting
- aperture ring
- Focus mode switch
- Supports linear and non-linear focusing on the L . mount
- 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)
While the 50mm f/2 doesn’t deliver perfect image quality, it delivers good results in an attractively portable package, making it a good choice for many photographers. Check out the video above for Frost’s full thoughts on the lens.
