SIGMA UNVEILS TRIO OF NEW PRIME LENSES
Photography week|April 13, 2023
It's also confirmed pricing for Nikon Z-mount lenses announced in February
SIGMA UNVEILS TRIO OF NEW PRIME LENSES

Sigma has announced three new Contemporary series prime lenses for a range of mounts. Two of the new optics - the 17mm f/4 DG DN and 50mm f/2 DG DN - are full-frame lenses for Sony E and L-Mount, while the 23mm f/1.4 DC DN is an APS-C lens for Sony E. L-Mount and Fujifilm X mount.

Alongside the new lenses, the manufacturer has also confirmed pricing and availability for its first ever lenses for Nikon's Z mount - a trio of F1.4 Contemporary optics - which it announced in February.

The Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN C is a crop sensor lens (as indicated by the DC in the product name), which as mentioned, will be available for Sony, Fujifilm and L-Mount. It joins Sigma's current set of four Contemporary lenses for APS-C cameras, which includes the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary, the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary, and the Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary.

Mounted to an APS-C body, the 23mm f/1.4 enjoys an equivalent focal length of 34.5mm in full frame terms. making it a great option for street photography, environmental portraiture, documentary and reportage work. Weighing just 340g (L-Mount), it packs 13 elements in 10 groups, with a 9-blade aperture for smooth bokeh rendition.

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