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Sigma 65mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary Lens for Sony E

BH #SI652E • MFR #353965
 22 reviews
Sigma 65mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary Lens for Sony E
Key Features
  • E-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/2 to f/22
  • One SLD Element, Two Aspherical Elements
  • Super Multi-Layer Coating
Stylishly sleek, the Sony E-mount Sigma 65mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary Lens is a shot-tele/long-normal prime offering a unique field of view well-suited to portraiture and selective everyday shooting. Complementing the slightly long focal length is a bright f/2 design that helps to maintain a portable form factor while also contributing to low-light performance and depth of field control. Optically, this 65mm f/2 includes a pair of aspherical elements and one low dispersion element in its design to control a variety of aberrations and achieve notable sharpness and clarity. A Super Multi-Layer Coating has also been applied, which reduces flare and ghosting for greater contrast.
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Sigma 65mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary Overview

Stylishly sleek, the Sony E-mount Sigma 65mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary Lens is a shot-tele/long-normal prime offering a unique field of view well-suited to portraiture and selective everyday shooting. Complementing the slightly long focal length is a bright f/2 design that helps to maintain a portable form factor while also contributing to low-light performance and depth of field control. Optically, this 65mm f/2 includes a pair of aspherical elements and one low dispersion element in its design to control a variety of aberrations and achieve notable sharpness and clarity. A Super Multi-Layer Coating has also been applied, which reduces flare and ghosting for greater contrast.

Benefitting handling, this lens features a stepping motor for quick and quiet AF performance that suits both photo and video applications. As an I Series lens, too, this lens incorporates a manual aperture ring and all-metal barrel constriction into its design for enhanced tactility. Additionally, there is a rounded nine-blade diaphragm for smooth bokeh quality and the lens housing is also weather-sealed to suit working in inclement conditions.

As part of the Contemporary line within Sigma's Global Vision series, this lens is designed to achieve a balance between convenience and performance, and meshes a compact, lightweight build and versatile handling with notable optical attributes.
I Series lens emphasizes a sleek and stylish physical design that is built to the same operational standards of Sigma's Cine lenses, including a mechanical aperture ring, knurled metal components, and various switches and tactile controls for intuitive operation.
Long-normal 65mm lens is designed for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras, however can also be used with APS-C models where it provides a 97.5mm equivalent focal length.
Bright f/2 maximum aperture strikes and ideal balance between speed and size and manages to maintain a compact physical profile while also offering low-light performance and depth of field control.
One Special Low Dispersion (SLD) element markedly reduces chromatic aberrations and color fringing for improved clarity and color accuracy.
Two aspherical elements help to control distortion and spherical aberrations for a high degree of sharpness and accurate rendering.
A Super Multi-Layer Coating has been applied to lens elements in order to minimize lens flare and ghosting and contribute to producing contrast-rich and color-neutral imagery, even in backlit conditions.
Integrated stepping motor realizes smooth and quiet autofocus, which is further complemented by an internal focusing design to promote greater responsiveness.
Manual aperture ring includes an 'A' position for camera-based aperture selection.
Rounded nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a smooth and pleasing bokeh quality.
Brass bayonet affords improved mounting accuracy and rigidity and rubber sealing is incorporated in the mount's design to render it dust- and splash-resistant.
Included LCF62-01M magnetic lens cap attaches directly to the front of the lens and is compatible with the optional CH-11 Lens Cap Holder.
UPC: 085126353650

Sigma 65mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary Specs

Key Specs
Focal Length
65mm
Maximum Aperture
f/2
Lens Mount
Sony E
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
62 mm (Front)
Maximum Aperture
f/2
Minimum Aperture
f/22
Lens Mount
Sony E
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Angle of View
36.8°
Minimum Focus Distance
1.8' / 55 cm
Maximum Magnification
0.15x
Optical Design
12 Elements in 9 Groups
Diaphragm Blades
9, Rounded
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
62 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)
2.8 x 3" / 72 x 76.2 mm
Weight
14.3 oz / 405 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.62 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
6.8 x 4.15 x 4"

Sigma 65mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary Reviews

Great lens

By John
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-07-10

I bought this after seeing a friend's amazing photo results and reading some reviews. Everyone raves about it and they were right. It is sharp corner-to-corner wide open, well-made, and has very smooth rendering. I've already made some really nice portraits from it, but it works for landscapes too. This has inspired me to buy a set of Sigma's i-series lenses (of which this is one).

Sharp lens

By Rivki
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2023-02-07

This is one of the sharpest lenses I've owned, my only gripe is that it's so sharp it's a bit clinical. I find myself dialing back contrast in post processing. But that works fine for me!

A great option

By Carlos
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-09-29

I used to have the Zeiss 55mm 1.8 and it was everything they said about it but it didn't felt right for my, this sigma is not as sharp as the 55mm, nor as an 85mm but it's unique look makes it an amazing portrait lens, the rendering is really good and I prefer the warmer colors from sigma, I had the 65mm before and sold it for the 55 but now I got it back again also because of the weather sealing the 65mm is a well rounded option.

Small and Sharp

By Brian
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-06-07

Interesting focal length, wish its was 1.4 but for travel it is an amazing Lens

Filled a very specific need

By james
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-04-27

Just what I needed for dual camera video interviews. Just the right focal length and wide aperture.

Very impressed

By Fran
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-04-24

I'm shooting this on a Leica SL2 and am totally delighted with it. I've always used an 85mm for portraits and this 65mm has now replaced that focal length. And, shooting wide open at f2 is no compromise. I now have two of these Sigma Contemporary lenses for my SL2, this 65mm and the 45mm. I also use them on my Leica CL. I'm just as happy with the rendering on that camera.

Better buy Viltrox 75 mm f/1,2

By Dante
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2023-02-14

I been looked Vogtlander 65 mm or sigma 65 mm but f/2 only ,$150 lower price then sigma only f/2 , Viltrox 75 mm more close to subject Mighty F/1.2 viltrox is marveles Lens only little better on Leica's 75 mm $10000 super expensive 75 mm lens. ,never buy Leica lens German product are same as England automobile price . ,.wiil get Wotan craft 7 liter pilot. Shoulder bag $170 only , China product are getting better nowadays , 75 mm Viltrox. Youtube review are excellent result they said , best 75 mm history of photography last 150 years . I ll get Viltrox 75 mm soon .

Interesting Lens

By Sandy
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-02-09

Something less than a 85 but more than 50 Sharp with beautiful bokeh at the wide end Spends more and more of its time on the camera

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Is the aperture ring clicky?

Is the aperture ring clicky?
Asked by: Kien
Yes, the Sigma 65mm f/2 DG DN contemporary lens features a gear-like, 1/3-stop clicked aperture ring that enables a manually-selected aperture.
Answered by: hectorm
Date published: 2023-01-11

Can this lens be used on a Sony Nex6 without ...

Can this lens be used on a Sony Nex6 without using a adapter?
Asked by: Nathan
Being that the Sigma 65mm f/2 DG DN uses the Sony E mount, it can work with the Sony NEX-6.
Answered by: Kirk
Date published: 2022-05-12

Does fit for Fuji X body mount to use ?

Does fit for Fuji X body mount to use ?
Asked by: Dante
Sigma produces the Sigma 65mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary Lens with a Leica L and Sony E mount. Unfortunately, they do not make this lens with a Fuji X mount.
Answered by: Lawrence
Date published: 2023-01-16

is this work for Leica CL?

is this work for Leica CL?
Asked by: seung
Yes Sigma 65mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary Lens for Leica L is compatible with Leica CL. Sigma recommend updating the firmware to the latest one in the camera, the AFL button cannot be used, and The message “Lens with high power consumption causes faster battery discharge.” may be displayed, and the display of the battery level may not be stable. This is the product specification due to the power consumption of the lens.
Answered by: Daniel
Date published: 2022-07-19
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