Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary Full-Frame Lens (2021)
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Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary is a short telephoto prime lens for Leica L-mount and Sony E-mount. It covers the full-frame image circle. Introduced by Sigma in 2021, it has 11 elements in 10 groups.
For incremental weathers, Sigma is kind enough to include weather sealing. On the lens barrel, one can find a physical aperture ring. Those who wish to focus manually can have the best of both worlds (with the usual caveats).
A telephoto prime lens, the Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN is well suited for portrait photography.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 83% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Superb all-metal construction
- Weather-sealed
- Comes with physical aperture ring
- Excellent level of sharpness
Cons
What external reviewers found***
External score 80% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Good optics
- Solid build quality
- Excellent dust and splash protection
- Lightweight and compact
- Very good wide open and optimum reach at f5.6 on the entire field
- Compact design
Cons
- Focus breathing could be better
- Focus breathing isn't as strong as other E-mount and L-mount lenses
- Lack of focus breathing
- No case in the box
- No click only aperture ring
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Specifications
Construction
Aperture Blades
9 blades
Colors
Black
Form Factor
Short Telephoto Prime Lens
Image Size
Full-Frame
Lens Barrel
Physical aperture ring
Lens Mount
Leica L-mount, Sony E-mount
Material
Magnesium alloy
Motor
Stepper motor
Optical Formula | Elements
11 elements
Optical Formula | Groups
10 groups
Optical Formula | Special Glass
1 aspherical + 5 ED elements groups
Dimensions
Filter Diameter
55 mm / 2.17 in
Size | Diameter
64 mm / 2.52 in
Size | Length
60 mm / 2.36 in
Weight
295 g / 10.42 oz
Function
Angle Of View
27.1° Diagonal | 22.6° Horizontal | 15.2° Vertical
Aperture
f/2.8 ~ f/22
Autofocus
Yes
Focal Length
90 mm
Focus Type
Internal
Image Stabilization
No
Weather Resistance
Yes
Performance
Max Magnification
0.2x
Min Focus Distance
500 mm / 19.69 in
Production
Accessory
Lens hood included
Debut
2021-09-09
Made In
Japan
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External Reviews
sonyalpha[1]
Reviewer score 82%The Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary is part of the new I Series of Sigma of High quality compact lenses. The lens is equipped with a click only aperture ring that can also be switched to A= Auto mode to be controlled by the body. There is no real competitor for this lens : it is the unique compact 85/90mm with AF for E mount.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Very good wide open and optimum reach at f5.6 on the entire field
- Very good sharpness for portraits but you will benefits to close at F4 for optimum results
Cons
- No click only aperture ring
cameralabs[2]
Reviewer score 84%Sigma’s 90mm f2.8 DG DN is a very appealing lens for Sony and L-mount mirrorless owners who want a short telephoto lens for portraits or details without the heft or cost of faster models. Details are very sharp across the frame even at the maximum aperture, and videographers will appreciate the minimal breathing. Sony 1.8 is key rival that gives you more blur for the same money, but it's softer in the corners.
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Pros
- Sharpness at f2.8 and f1.8
- Lightweight and compact
- Compact design
Cons
- Focus breathing could be better
- Lack of focus breathing
pcmag[3]
Reviewer score 82%Short telephoto lenses are, almost as if by rule, very sharp optics. This 90mm is no exception, netting resolution considered excellent for the camera. Close-up focus is available to 19.7 inches, good enough for a decent 1:5 macro rating at the nearest focus point.
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Pros
- Sharp, sharp image quality
- Excellent dust and splash protection
- In-camera focus aids
Cons
- Focus breathing isn't as strong as other E-mount and L-mount lenses
digitalpicture[4]
Reviewer score 74%The Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary Lens is available in Sony E-mount, compatible with both full-frame and APS-C sensor format models. This lens is an outstanding performer, is strongly constructed, incorporates a great design, and is very affordable. The "DN" in the name indicates that this lens was designed for short flange mirrorless cameras.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Sharpness edge at f/2.8
- Solid build quality
- Good optics
Cons
- No case in the box
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References
- ^ Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN. [sonyalpha]. https://sonyalpha.blog/2021/09/09/sigma-90mm-f2-8-dg-dn/. 2021-09-09. Retrieved 2022-01-29.
- ^ Sigma 90mm f2.8 DG DN review. [cameralabs]. https://www.cameralabs.com/sigma-90mm-f2-8-dg-dn-review/. Retrieved 2022-01-29.
- ^ Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/sigma-90mm-f28-dg-dn-contemporary. 2021-09-09. Retrieved 2022-01-29.
- ^ Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary Lens Review. [digitalpicture]. https://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Sigma-90mm-F2-8-DG-DN-Contemporary-Lens.aspx. Retrieved 2022-01-29.
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