Sigma 15mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary – Ultra-Wide f/1.4 APS-C Lens for Photo and Video
The Sigma 15mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary is an ultra-fast, ultra-wide, and ultra-compact prime lens designed for APS-C mirrorless cameras. It delivers an expansive field of view and high light-gathering capability in a minimal form factor.
Available at Fotoplus, it is an excellent choice for landscape, interior, architectural, astrophotography, and creative video applications.
Ultra-Wide Perspective with f/1.4 Aperture
On APS-C sensors, the 15mm focal length provides approximately a 22.5mm full-frame equivalent field of view.
The f/1.4 maximum aperture offers:
- strong low-light performance
- depth-of-field control
- excellent suitability for night and astro photography
Advanced Optical Construction
The lens features:
- FLD elements
- SLD elements
- Three double-sided aspherical elements
Benefits include:
- reduced chromatic aberration
- minimized distortion
- accurate color reproduction
- low sagittal coma
- sharpness across the frame, even wide open
The 9 rounded aperture blades produce smooth, natural bokeh.
Compact and Lightweight Design
Compared to the 16mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary:
- 30% shorter
- 50% lighter
- 6 cm length
- 226 g weight
Ideal for:
- travel
- gimbal setups
- vlogging
- handheld video shooting
The stepping motor ensures fast, quiet autofocus with controlled focus breathing.
Durable and Practical Handling
- Dust- and splash-resistant design
- Water- and oil-repellent front coating
- Manual aperture ring with “A” position
- Petal-type lens hood
The lens integrates seamlessly into the Sigma f/1.4 DC prime lineup.
Why Choose Fotoplus?
Fotoplus is a trusted specialist in professional photography and video equipment.
- Expert compatibility guidance
- Workflow consultation
- Full APS-C and full-frame selection
- Online and in-store purchasing
If you are considering the Sigma 15mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary, explore the current offer at Fotoplus and expand your creative wide-angle capabilities.
Sigma 15mm f/1.4 DC (C)
Ultra-Fast, Ultra-Wide, Ultra-Compact
An ultra-wide with an especially portable design, the Sigma 15mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary is a strikingly compact and fast prime lens with a huge field of view. Ideal for landscapes, interiors, architecture, and astrophotography applications, this is a maximalist lens with a minimalist form factor.
Speed and Sharpness
- Designed for use with APS-C-format cameras, this lens offers a 22.5mm-equivalent focal length.
- Ultra-wide field of view pairs with a fast f/1.4 maximum aperture to suit working in low-light conditions and for controlling depth of field.
- Optical design includes FLD and SLD glass elements to reduce chromatic aberrations and achieve high color accuracy.
- Three double-sided aspherical elements control distortion and spherical aberrations, as well as help to promote high sharpness and reduce the overall size and weight of the lens.
- Optical design prioritizes edge-to-edge sharpness and reducing sagittal coma flares, even when shooting wide open.
- Lens flare and surface reflections are also well-controlled to suit working in bright, high-contrast environments.
- Rounded 9-blade diaphragm contributes a smooth, rounded bokeh quality.
Compact Creativity
- Compared to the 16mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary, this 15mm f/1.4 is 30% shorter and 50% lighter in weight—this lens measures 6.6 cm long and weighs about 226,7 grams, compared to the 16mm f/1.4 that measures over 8,8 cm long and weighs over 396,8 grams.
- Suitable for both photo and video recording, the compact, lightweight, and balanced design makes this an ideal option for gimbal-based shooting and vlogging applications.
- Stepping motor delivers quick, quiet, and accurate autofocus performance. Additionally, focus breathing is well-controlled to maintain the field of view while pulling focus.
Durable Design and Handling
- Dust- and splash-resistant design complements working in outdoor and inclement conditions. Additionally, a water- and oil-repellent coating has been applied to the front lens element to resist the elements and make it easier to clean.
- Manual aperture ring for direct, intuitive exposure control; there is also an 'A' position to allow for camera-based aperture control.
- Included petal-shaped lens hood reduces lens flare and protects against accidental bumps.
- Well-matched to other Sigma f/1.4 DC lenses to create a compact system of fast, consistent prime lenses spanning a wide range of focal lengths.
Specifications
- Focal Length: 15mm (35mm Equivalent: 22.5mm)
- Aperture: Maximum: f/1.4, Minimum: f/16
- Lens Mount: Fujifilm X
- Lens Format Coverage: APS-C
- Angle of View: 86.9°
- Minimum Focus Distance: From Camera Sensor: 17.7 cm
- Magnification: 1:7.9 Macro Reproduction Ratio, 0.12x Magnification
- Optical Design: 13 Elements in 11 Groups
- Aperture/Iris Blades: 9, Rounded
- Focus Type: Autofocus
- Image Stabilization: No
- Filter Size: 58 mm (Front)
- Dimensions: ø: 64 x L: 64.8 mm
- Weight: 220 g
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