Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary

Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary Review

The Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary looks and feels like a vintage lens, but inside you'll find a modern, superb optic. We love its images and close-up focus, but action photographers will want a short telephoto prime with faster focus. The Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary ($639) is another entry in the I Series, a family of compact, metal-barrel lenses for full-frame mirrorless cameras. Like others in the family, the 90mm F2.8 is made for photographers who want to pack small, lightweight kits, prefer fixed focal views to zoom, and appreciate on-lens aperture control. It's missing the extensive weather protection that Sigma puts in some of its other prime lenses, and doesn't gather as much light as peers like Sony's similarly affordable FE 85mm F1.8 or Panasonic Lumix S 85mm F1.8, but if you're in love with the look and feel of the I Series, those lenses won't do the trick.Aluminum Construction for an Old-School Feel The 90mm F2.8 follows the I Series design playbook closely. It's a short, squat lens, one that may be mistaken for vintage at a distance thanks to its piano black, anodized aluminum construction. It measures about 2.4 by 2.5 inches (HD) and weighs 10.4 ounces, balancing well on most full-frame mirr...

Sigma 45mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary Lens review

In short, while the Sigma 45mm f/2.8's aperture and focal length specs may not bowl you over, this lens is a magnificent shooter with a unique high-performance profile that can capture images that will make any accomplished photographer smile.

Sigma 45mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary Lens review

How the Sigma C 45 mm f/2.8 DG DN fits that scenario? Not in a perfect way, to be sure. It is a bit too big, too expensive, and its optical performance is not outstanding. In objective terms it is a well-put-together lens, with just one serious flaw, high vignetting, and a lot of serious assets.