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SIGMA 20mm F2 DG DN

Dynamism in the palm of...

43.3mm

megapixels

FF

sensor

Contrast

autofocus

18 fps

burst speed

422g

in weight

4K UHD

video

EVF

optional

100/640

stills base ISO

15+

Color Modes

£1600

inc. VAT

Mount: L-Mount

Sigma's widest ultra-wide-angle zoom

Designed for use with full-frame DSLRs, the 12-24mm is a wide-angle zoom that offers an exceptionally wide focal length for anyone needing a very wide angle-of-view. The lens is perfect for landscape photography, interiors, events and architecture, and the constant F4 aperture provides fast shutter speeds in low light.

Optically the lens is extremely impressive, delivering edge-to-edge sharpness even at 12mm, allowing photographers to capture scenes in remarkable detail, even on the highest resolution DSLR cameras. This is thanks to its advanced optical design that includes 5 FLD elements, 1 SLD element and 2 aspherical elements.

The SIGMA 12-24mm F4 lens also features a durable and weather-resistant design, making it suitable for use in a variety of shooting conditions.

The 12-24mm boasts one of the widest focal lengths on the market, and is perfect for architecture, interiors and landscapes.

1

Precision brass mount with seal

Protects against dust and moisture.

2

Zoom ring

With smooth and accurate movement.

3

Focus Mode switch

For changing between AF and MF.

4

TSC construction

Made from a strong and light polycarbonate that behaves in a similar way to aluminium.

5

Focus ring

A large, rubberised ring with a smooth action. Focusing is internal.

6

Petal-type hood

Reduces flare in bright sun and protects the bulbous front element.

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Tech Specification

Supplied Accessories

FRONT CAP LCF-67mm

Barcode No.
00-85126-92947-3

 

FRONT CAP LCF62-01M

 

Barcode No.
00-85126-92947-3

LENS HOOD LH656-03

Barcode No.
00-85126-93980-9

REAR CAP LCR Ⅱ

* The image is for SIGMA.

L-Mount
00-85126-93725-6

Sony E-mount
00-85126-92987-9

LENS CAP HOLDER CH-11

Barcode No.
00-85126-93866-6

Separately Sold Accessories

WR CERAMIC PROTECTOR 62mm

Normal type. Protector is developed to protect the lens surface from dirt and dust as well as scratches. It is an ideal filter for regular use as it is completely colorless so does not affect color reproduction.

* Thinner frame wide type.

Barcode No.
00-85126-93180-3

PROTECTOR 62mm

Normal type. Protector is developed to protect the lens surface from dirt and dust as well as scratches. It is an ideal filter for regular use as it is completely colorless so does not affect color reproduction.

* Thinner frame wide type.

Barcode No.
00-85126-93107-0

WR UV FILTER  62mm

UV Water-repellent, Antistatic type. UV filter prevents the bluish tone that generates when the weather is fine, by absorbing ultraviolet rays. It is effective in most situations, such as landscape, portrait and general photography on a sunny day. It is also an ideal filter for regular use as it is completely colorless so does not affect color reproduction.

* Thinner frame wide type.

Barcode No.
00-85126-93068-4

WR CIRCULAR PL FILTER 62mm

PL Water-repellent, Antistatic type. Circular PL filter removes the reflection of water surface and glass windows, and increases the contrast in landscape photography.
* Thinner frame wide type.

Barcode No.
00-85126-93081-3

USB DOCK UD-11

L-Mount
00-85126-87869-6

 

Canon EF-M mount
00-85126-87871-9

 

For Support Kindly call us or eMail us

Email: saleschennai@shetalacamera.com
Tel: +91 44 -42125148/58/68
Mobile: +91 98005 98005

Diffraction MTF

 

 

Geometrical MTF

 

 

Lens Construction

Lens Construction

11 groups, 13 elements (1 FLD, 1 SLD and 3 aspherical lens elements)

Angle of View

  • 94.5°

Number of Diaphragm Blades

9 (rounded diaphragm)

Minimum Aperture

F22

Minimum Focusing Distance

22cm / 8.7in.

Maximum Magnification Ratio

1:6.7

Filter size

φ62mm

Dimensions (Diameter × Length)

  • L-Mount
    φ70mm × 72.4mm / φ 2.8in. x 2.9in.
  • Sony E-Mount
    φ70mm × 74.4mm / φ 2.8in. x 2.9in.

Weight

  • L-Mount
    370g / 13.1oz.
  • Sony E-Mount
    370g / 13.1oz.

I series
“Premium Compact Primes”
for mirrorless users

The SIGMA I series features full-frame compatible lenses that offer new value to mirrorless systems. The combination of superb optical performance with a level of compactness that is perfectly suited to smaller and lighter modern mirrorless cameras will bring you new opportunities for a perfect shot.

SIGMA is aware that in today’s world we have a wide range of camera choices, especially with the increase in mobile phone ownership. But with many photographers looking for something more than something that simply captures images when they choose to own a camera and lens, I series lenses offer the ultimate combination of superb optical performance, outstanding usability and compact form-factor.

SIGMA’s excellence in development and production technologies has been built up since our founding in 1961 and became increasingly sophisticated with the introduction of the SIGMA Global Vision brand in 2012. With this as a base, SIGMA has given careful thought to the quality of the products, the feeling of using it and the pleasure of owning it. This is how the I series was born.

I series Concept Movie 2022

I series Special Movie
I see what you see.

20mm, 24mm, 35mm and 65mm four lenses with F2 brightness in the lineup

New standards of optical performance for the Contemporary line

The 20mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary achieves the highest level of optical performance even at the widest aperture setting of F2 from the center of the image to the periphery. Based on the latest optical design technology, the lens construction includes three high-precision glass-molded aspherical lens elements, one SLD element, and one FLD element to suppress a range of optical aberrations. The result is clear and sharp images even in the extreme corners of the frame. By focusing on the suppression of sagittal coma flare, which is difficult to correct in post-processing, accurate reproduction of very bright points of light has been achieved. This also provides extremely detailed results across the entire image, which is especially important for night sky photography.

The lens’ optical design, as well as its Super Multi-Layer Coating and Nano Porous Coating (NPC), ensures very minimal flare and ghosting even when shooting into bright light sources. This makes it much easier to photograph backlit subjects and still achieve punchy, high contrast results.

Use of multiple high-precision aspherical glass molded lenses
The surface of molds for glass molding, which is a process that forms optical components by pressing glass materials at high temperatures, requires ultra-high precision. SIGMA uses high-precision molds whose surfaces are controlled with an accuracy of ±5 nanometers (0.000005 mm) or smaller. High precision aspherical glass molded lenses archives both good aberration correction and compact lens size.

Mold for aspherical glass molded lenses SIGMA’s unique coating technology Nano Porous Coating


The super multi-layer coating is combined with SIGMA’s unique coating technology “NPC (Nano Porous Coating)”. The lens has been designed to be less susceptible to strong incident light such as backlight.
“NPC (Nano Porous Coating)” incorporates porous silica as the coating material. The porous silica layer has nano-sized holes with air inside. Having holes of this size enables a large reduction in the refractive index, allowing the reflectance to be lowered more than conventional anti-reflective coatings. As a result, reflected light causing flares and ghosting is sharply reduced, achieving clear image quality.

Exceptional I series build quality with a compact form-factor

All I series lenses have an all-metal construction. The precision-cut aluminum parts not only give the barrel a sleek, stylish finish, but provide superb durability that improves the quality of the entire product. Metal materials are also used in internal structures that slide with the operation ring for added robustness. These high-precision components crafted with SIGMA’s cutting-edge metalworking technology are also used in SIGMA’s CINE LENS line-up for professional cinematographers and provide a tactile, ergonomic feel that make the lens a pleasure to use.
The cover ring between the focus ring and the aperture ring has hairline processing that is also used for the rear cylinder of the Art line. This covering functions as a finger hold when attaching or detaching the lens.

More about I series build quality

Magnetic metal lens cap

I series lenses are accompanied by a dedicated magnetic metal lens cap*, in addition to a normal plastic cap. This dedicated metal cap clips to the front surface of the lens magnetically. It is no exaggeration to say that this meticulously crafted cap represents the finishing touch for the I series.

*Except SIGMA 45mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary

 

SIGMA I series | Magnetic Metal lens Cap Promotion Video

Magnetic metal lens cap holder
LENS CAP HOLDER CH-11 (sold separately)
When a cap is removed from the lens it should have a proper place where it can be kept. Using this as a starting point, a cap holder using the magnetic force of the dedicated cap was created.
With the cap attached to the ring plate, and the plate clipped to a bag or belt, the cap is always within easy reach and is less likely to get lost. Plus, its elegant design is a stylish addition to a photographer’s equipment.

Technologies
Lens construction: 13 elements in 11 groups, with 1 FLD, 1 SLD and 3 aspherical lens elements

Inner focus system

Compatible with high-speed autofocus

Stepping motor

Compatible with
Lens Aberration Correction

*Function available on supported cameras only. Available corrections or auto correction functionality may vary depending on the camera model.
*On cameras where lens aberration correction is controlled with ‘ON’ or ‘OFF’ in the camera menu, please set all aberration correction functions to ‘ON'(AUTO).

Support DMF and AF+MF

Nano Porous Coating

Super Multi-Layer Coating

Aperture ring

Focus Mode Switch

Support for switching between
Linear focus / Non-linear focus
ring settings (for L-Mount only)

Petal-type lens hood(LH656-03)

Magnetic metal lens cap(LCF62-01M)

Mount with dust and splash resistant structure

Compatible with SIGMA USB DOCK UD-11 (sold separately / for L-Mount only)

Designed to minimize flare and ghosting

Every single lens undergoes SIGMA’s proprietary MTF measuring system

9-blade rounded diaphragm

High-precision, durable brass bayonet mount

ESSENTIALS

You’ll find our philosophy and craftsmanship in every product


Our new lineup fully expresses our approach to lenses and photography itself. All of our lenses belong to one of three lines—Contemporary, Art, or Sports—all of which share our development philosophy and advanced manufacturing system. High performance, high quality, and high end in every respect, these lenses give people who love photography lasting value and consistent, exciting results. The secret is our passion for craftsmanship that we put into every production process and every product.

Description

This all-new full-frame premium compact prime for mirrorless systems is the latest addition to SIGMA’s I series lineup, combining a bright maximum aperture of F2, an ultra-wide 20mm focal length and stunning optical performance. The lens boasts an exceptionally small form factor, weighing in at just 370g and measuring just 72.4mm in length*, which makes it a highly practical optic that is portable enough for everyday shooting. It’s ideal for landscapes, wide-angle portraits, weddings and interiors, and is particularly well-suited to astrophotography owing to its very well-controlled sagittal coma flare. It is the fourth I series lens with an F2 aperture, joining a 24mm, 35mm and 65mm, which together make a well-matched lens set for L-Mount and Sony E-mount users.

Remarkably, the 20mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary is almost identical in size and weight to the very compact SIGMA 24mm F2 I series. A sleek, all metal design, with a signature I series magnetic lens cap, a manual aperture ring and exceptional production quality means using this lens is a highly intuitive and satisfying experience, making the photo-taking process even more enjoyable. This sharp and beautifully built I series prime, the SIGMA 20mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary captures the essence of the I series, bringing a new level of user experience?the pleasure of owning and using a lens.

Additional information

MOUNT

L MOUNT, SONY E

VIEWFINDER OPTIONS

Two wide-angle zooms for DSLRs

The 12-24mm and 14-24mm are SIGMA’s two widest-angle full-frame zooms for DSLRs. With exactly the same weight, AF motor and maximum aperture, and near identical build quality, length and optical designs, they are very similar lenses. The main differences are F2.8 aperture of the 14-24mm, and the wider angle-of-view of the 12-24mm.

1,150g

in weight

131.5mm

in length

1,150g

in weight

131.5mm

in length

Made in Aizu

All Sigma cameras and lenses are designed, manufactured and assembled at our sole factory at Aizu in Japan. This domestic production model is unusual in today’s industry, with most imaging companies opting to outsource to other countries to reduce costs. But SIGMA believes that keeping virtually all manufacturing, processing and assembly in Aizu is essential for creating innovative, carefully thought-out and impeccably constructed products that meet the high standards demanded by professional photographers and film-makers around the world.

Sigma chose Aizu as its main production base in the early 1970s. Situated at the base of Mount Bandai in the Fukushima Prefecture, about four hours’ drive north of Tokyo, Aizu has an

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