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Quick answer
The Sigma 19mm f/2.8 DN is a ultra-wide prime lens covering 19mm at f/2.8 for the Micro Four Thirds mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
A 19mm f/2.8 wide-angle prime lens, the Sigma 19mm f/2.8 DN is designed for Micro Four Thirds mount bodies. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Sigma 19mm f/2.8 DN specifications
- Brand
- Sigma
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds
- Focal length
- 19mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Prime
What can you shoot with the Sigma 19mm f/2.8 DN?
At 19mm this is a ultra-wide prime, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 38mm | 50.7° | 59.3° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Sigma 19mm f/2.8 DN use?
It uses the Micro Four Thirds mount, so it fits Micro Four Thirds cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Sigma 19mm f/2.8 DN?
It is a fixed 19mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a ultra-wide lens.
Is the Sigma 19mm f/2.8 DN a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 19mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.8.
What is the Sigma 19mm f/2.8 DN equivalent on a crop sensor?
On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 38mm on full frame, with a 50.7° horizontal and 59.3° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Sigma 19mm f/2.8 DN fit?
Any Micro Four Thirds-mount camera, including OM System OM-1, OM System OM-1 Mark II, OM System OM-5, Olympus OM-D E-M1, and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and 24 more.
Alternatives for Micro Four Thirds from other brands
All Micro Four Thirds lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
Olympus
M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 Pro
12-40mm · f/2.8 · Micro Four Thirds
Olympus
M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm 1:3.5-5.6 II R
14-42mm · f/3.5 · Micro Four Thirds
Olympus
M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ
14-42mm · f/3.5 · Micro Four Thirds
Tamron
14-150mm f/3.5-5.8 Di III
14-150mm · f/3.5 · Micro Four Thirds