Contemporary

15mm F1.4
DC

5 690 SEK
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  • Outstanding portability allowing for creative freedom
  • Uncompromising sharpness across the entire image
  • Designed for comfortable shooting of both stills and video
  • Sigma F1.4 DC series—Expanding creative possibilities with APS-C cameras

 

THE NEW STANDARD FOR LARGE-APERTURE APS-C WIDE-ANGLE LENSES.

EFFORTLESS IN EVERY SCENE.

 

The Sigma 15mm F1.4 DC | Contemporary is the successor to the Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary, refining its acclaimed optical performance while achieving remarkable compactness and lightweight design. This lens is the new standard for large-aperture APS-C wide-angle lenses. 

 

Perfectly blending compact size, large aperture, and excellent image quality, this lens empowers photographers to express freely in any situation—from everyday street photography to professional video production and live commerce.

 

More freedom. Effortless creativity.

The Sigma 15mm F1.4 DC | Contemporary opens up new creative possibilities, turning every spontaneous moment into a work of art.

Specifications
Features
Construction
Technology
Sample Images
Angle of view Wide Angle
Camera Type Mirrorless
Lens Mount Fujifilm X Mount, Canon RF Mount, Sony E-mount
Sensor Size APS-C
Construction 13 elements in 11 groups (1 FLD, 3 SLD, 3 aspherical elements)
Angle of view Canon RF Mount: 83.6° FUJIFILM X Mount: 86.9° Sony E-mount: 86.9°
Number of diaphragm blades 9
Minimum aperture F16
Minimum focusing distance 17.7 cm
Maximum magnification ratio 1:7.9
Filter diameter ⌀ 58mm
Dimensions (diameter x length)

Sony E-mount
FUJIFILM X Mount
Canon RF mount

⌀ 64 mm x 64.8 mm
⌀ 64 mm x 65.1 mm
⌀ 69 mm x 62.8 mm

Weight (g)

Sony E-mount
FUJIFILM X Mount
Canon RF mount

220 g
225 g
240 g

Edition number C026
Supplied Accessories Pouch, Lens Hood LH612-01, Front Cap LCF-58 IV, Rear Cap LCR III
Accessories WR Ceramic Protector Filter 58mm, WR Protector Filter 58mm
EAN-code

Sony E-mount
FUJIFILM X Mount
Canon RF mount

085126406653
085126406752
085126406721

Specifications Info

* The appearance and specifications of the product are subject to change. 
* This product is developed, manufactured and sold based on the specifications of E-mount which was disclosed by Sony Corporate under the license agreement with Sony Corperation.
* Canon RF Mount is developed, manufactured and sold under the license from Canon Inc.

An all-round wide-angle lens with exceptional portability

This lens delivers a large F1.4 aperture and a focal length equivalent to 22.5mm on full-frame (24mm on Canon RF Mount), all in a compact, palm-sized body measuring just 64.8mm in length and weighing only 220g1. Whether shooting everyday street photography, portraits, travel landscapes, or cinematic video production—even for live commerce and webinars—this lens delivers high-quality performance. Its combination of outstanding portability and image quality makes professional-level expression possible wherever you go.

 

1. The figures are for Sony E-mount.

Approximately 50% lighter, delivering greater flexibility

As a frequently used focal length, this lens pursues uncompromising compactness and lightweight design.
One FLD glass element, three SLD glass elements, and three double-sided aspherical lenses are effectively arranged to achieve an approximately 30% shorter length and 50% lighter weight compared to the Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary.
As the lightest lens in the Sigma F1.4 DC series, it accelerates creative freedom by further enhancing the mobility of APS-C cameras.

Pursuing even higher optical performance

The Sigma 15mm F1.4 DC | Contemporary was developed with the goal of surpassing the highly acclaimed optical performance of the Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary. Particular emphasis was placed on improving edge-to-edge performance while thoroughly suppressing sagittal coma flare, which is often noticeable in large-aperture wide-angle lenses. The lens maintains uncompromising sharpness across the entire frame, even when shooting wide-open, delivering consistent performance from everyday street photography to starry landscapes.

Rich expressive power with a large F1.4 aperture

The lens delivers high optical performance even at its maximum aperture, allowing you to fully enjoy the distinctive rendering of F1.4. It excels in low-light conditions, such as dim indoor environments or nighttime street photography, while the nine-blade aperture produces beautiful circular bokeh that makes subjects stand out and adds a sense of depth, whether shooting stills or video.

Designed to minimize flare and ghosting

Using advanced simulation technology, flare and ghosting have been largely eliminated, ensuring that the lens renders clear, high-contrast results in any lighting condition.

Ideal for high-quality video production

The Sigma 15mm F1.4 DC | Contemporary, with its combination of portability and outstanding optical performance, enables high-quality video capture in any scene. Its F1.4 aperture creates a shallow depth of field that enhances three-dimensionality, producing impressive visuals. The lens is also well-suited for gimbal-based shooting, providing flexibility even in environments that demand mobility.
Furthermore, the lens delivers stable, high image quality for business applications such as live commerce, webinars, and corporate promotions, making it ideal for creating engaging and realistic content.

Smooth, responsive autofocus powered by a stepping motor

High-speed, high-precision autofocus is achieved by driving a lightweight focus lens with a stepping motor that enables precise control. The Sigma 15mm F1.4 DC | Contemporary captures important moments without missing a beat, even in fast-moving scenes, while delivering excellent tracking performance for high-quality video production.

Minimal focus breathing

The lens is designed to minimize changes in the angle of view caused by focusing, enabling smooth, natural-looking focus pulls when recording video.

Aperture ring or control ring with various functions

Equipped with an aperture ring for intuitive control of the aperture. The Canon RF Mount version has a control ring instead of an aperture ring, allowing customizations of functions based on the user’s preferred settings.

Dust- and splash-resistant structure1 / water- and oil-repellent coating

In addition to a dust- and splash-resistant structure1, the frontmost surface of the lens has a water- and oil-repellent coating applied, allowing photographers to shoot without concern even in harsh outdoor environments.

 

1. The product is designed to be dust- and splash-resistant but is not waterproof. When using the lens near water, etc., take care not to allow large amounts of water to splash on it. If water gets inside the lens, it may cause a major malfunction and render the lens unrepairable.

A full range of F1.4 prime lenses for APS-C, covering ultra-wide to mid-telephoto

 

Sigma’s Contemporary line offers a wide range of F1.4 prime lenses for APS-C cameras, combining excellent resolution with compact, lightweight designs.
With the addition of the Sigma 15mm F1.4 DC | Contemporary, the lineup of the Sigma F1.4 DC series has expanded further, enriching creative expression for APS-C cameras from ultra-wide-angle to mid-telephoto.

 

12mm F1.4 DC
An ultra-wide-angle lens that captures expansive landscapes

 

15mm F1.5 DC
A wide-angle lens ideal for everyday street photography

 

23mm F1.4 DC DN
A versatile lens with a natural field of view suitable for a variety of subjects

 

30mm F1.4 DC DN
A standard lens that naturally captures everyday scenes

 

56mm F1.4 DC DN
A mid-telephoto lens that emphasizes subjects with beautiful bokeh

 

 

 

IMPRESSIONS

 

 

 

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LENS CONSTRUCTION

  FLD GLASS

  SLD GLASS

  ASPHERICAL LENS

 

 

MTF CHART

The MTF (Modulation Transfer Function) is one of the measurements for evaluating a lens’ performance, and it shows how faithfully the contrast of the subject can be reproduced on the image plane. The horizontal axis shows the image height (distance from the center of the image in mm) and the vertical axis shows the contrast value (maximum value is 1).
The closer the 10 line pairs/mm curve is to 1, the higher the contrast and clarity of the lens is, and similarly, the closer the 30 line pairs/mm curve is to 1, the better the resolution and sharpness of the lens is.


*The MTF chart depicts the result at the wide-open aperture.
*For mirrorless lenses that support distortion correction, the horizontal axis shows the image height equivalent to when an L-Mount lens is attached to a Sigma L-Mount camera with distortion correction applied. (The effect of distortion correction may differ depending on the mount and camera used.)
*The spatial frequency indicates the variation on the image plane before distortion correction is performed.

 

Spatial frequency

S:Sagittal Line

M: Meridional Line

10lp/mm

 

 

30lp/mm

 

 

DIFFRACTION MTF

DIFFRACTION MTF

GEOMETRICAL MTF

GEOMETRICAL MTF

Stepping Motor

The lens is capable of smooth, quiet and high-speed AF made possible by a stepping motor, as well as supports Face/Eye Detection AF and video AF.

Water and oil repellent coating

Incorporates a water and oil-repellent coating that allows water to be wiped away easily and prevents oil and fat from sticking to the surface, even in challenging shooting conditions. At the same time, the maintenance of the lens surface becomes easier.

Aperture ring

Aperture ring, designed to help users work intuitively.

Dust and Splash Resistant Structure

This lens features a highly effective dust and splash resistant structure with special sealing at the mount connection, manual focus ring, zoom ring, and cover connection.

 

*Although this construction allows the lens to be used in light rain, it is not the same as being waterproof, so please prevent large amounts of water from splashing on the lens. It is often impractical to repair the internal mechanism, lens elements and electric components if they are damaged by water.

Mount Conversion Service available

Every single lens undergoes Sigma’s proprietary MTF measuring system

Camera

Sony α1

Shutter Speed

1/80s

Lens F Number

F1.4

ISO

100

Focal Length

15mm

Photographer

Owashi Yosuke

Camera

Sony α1

Shutter Speed

1/50s

Lens F Number

F2.8

ISO

400

Focal Length

15mm

Photographer

Owashi Yosuke

Camera

Sony α1

Shutter Speed

1/6400s

Lens F Number

F4.0

ISO

100

Focal Length

15mm

Photographer

Owashi Yosuke

Camera

Sony α1

Shutter Speed

1/3200s

Lens F Number

F2.5

ISO

400

Focal Length

15mm

Photographer

Owashi Yosuke

Camera

FUJIFILM X-H2

Shutter Speed

0.6s

Lens F Number

F2.8

ISO

125

Focal Length

15mm

Photographer

Daisuke Fujimura

Camera

FUJIFILM X-H2

Shutter Speed

1/35S

Lens F Number

F2.0

ISO

1250

Focal Length

15mm

Photographer

Daisuke Fujimura

Camera

FUJIFILM X-H2

Shutter Speed

3.5s

Lens F Number

F5.6

ISO

125

Focal Length

15mm

Photographer

Daisuke Fujimura

Camera

FUJIFILM X-H2

Shutter Speed

1/7S

Lens F Number

F2.2

ISO

1250

Focal Length

15mm

Photographer

Daisuke Fujimura

A NEW SOLUTION FOR MIRRORLESS CAMERA USERS
COMBINING F1.4 BRIGHTNESS AND A COMPACT BODY
INTRODUCING A NEW HIGH-PERFORMANCE,
LARGE-DIAMETER WIDE-ANGLE LENS

Offering an opportunity to experience the fun of shooting wide open, with F1.4 brightness

 

The new Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary is the world’s first interchangeable lens for mirrorless Sony E-mount cameras in the APS-C format to offer a 24mm focal length (35mm equivalent) and F1.4 brightness. The lens for Micro Four Thirds offers a 32mm focal length (35mm equivalent) with the same f-number of 1.4. This is the large-diameter wide-angle lens for which mirrorless camera users have been waiting.


Developed to feature a lightweight, compact package for everyday use, Sigma DN lenses for mirrorless cameras deliver superior performance covering the key focal lengths. The new lens builds on the success of the 30mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary, which Sigma released in 2016 as the first in a new series of prime lenses for mirrorless cameras. The 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary also combines F1.4 brightness with top-level optical performance.


Sharing its development concept with the Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary, the 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary features a lens structure with 16 elements in 13 groups and includes the finest materials. This lens effectively minimizes optical aberrations and offers superb resolution at wide-open aperture and throughout the aperture range. The optical design and stepping motor deliver smooth autofocus during video shooting, while the mount features a special sealing for a dust and splash resistant structure.