Sigma 12mm F1.4 DC, Contemporary, Sony E

Sigma 12mm F1.4 DC | Contemporary | Sony E

Designed for APS-C Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras, the Sigma 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary offers a wide field of view (approximately 18mm full-frame equivalent) while remaining lightweight and compact. It balances optical performance and compactness through an advanced lens design, including aspherical and low dispersion elements, and utilizes a stepping autofocus motor to ensure smooth, quiet focusing. Its f/1.4 maximum aperture improves low-light shooting and depth control.

Main features:

• Ultra-wide 12mm prime lens for APS-C format (approx. 18mm equivalent)


• Fast f/1.4 maximum aperture for low-light shooting with shallow depth of field


• Stepping motor AF system for smooth, quiet and precise focusing


• Compact and lightweight design, part of the 'Sigma Contemporary' series


• Round nine-blade diaphragm for pleasant rendering of out-of-focus subjects


• Dust and splash-proof design with seal


• The front element is coated with a water and oil-resistant coating


• Integrated aperture ring for quick manual control


• Uses 62mm front filter thread

Technical characteristics:

• Focal length: 12 mm


• Maximum aperture: f/1.4


• Minimum aperture: f/16


• Lens construction: 14 elements in 12 groups (including 2 SLD, 3 aspherical elements)


• Viewing angle: 99.6°


• Number of diaphragm blades: 9 (rounded)


• Minimum focusing distance: 17.2 cm (6.8 inches)


• Maximum magnification ratio: 1:8.4 (0.12×)


• Filter thread: 62 mm


• Dimensions (diameter × length): 68.0 × 69.4 mm


• Weight: 225 g


• Compatible mounts: 'SonyE', as well as 'FujiX' and 'CanonRF' variants (with minor size/weight differences)

The set includes:

• Sigma 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary lens (Sony E)


• Sigma LCF-62 IV Lens Cap (62 mm)


• Sigma LCR III Rear Lens Cap for Sony E


• LH652-01 lens hood


• Lens bag