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Quick answer
The Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN is a ultra-wide prime lens covering 19mm at f/2.8 for the Sony E mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN: a wide-angle prime lens with a 19mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Sony E mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN specifications
- Brand
- Sigma
- Mount
- Sony E
- Focal length
- 19mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Prime
- Released
- 2012
- Optical construction
- 8 elements in 6 groups
- Aperture blades
- 7
- Autofocus motor
- in lens (hsm)
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.2 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.14x
- Filter thread
- 46 mm
- Weight
- 140 g
Specification source: dyxum.com
What can you shoot with the Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 19mm | 86.9° | 97.4° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 29mm | 64.6° | 74.4° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN use?
It uses the Sony E mount, so it fits Sony E cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX 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 EX 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 EX DN equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 29mm on full frame, with a 64.6° horizontal and 74.4° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN fit?
Any Sony E-mount camera, including Sony A1, Sony A3000, Sony A5000, Sony A5100, and Sony A6000 and 28 more.
Alternatives for Sony E from other brands
All Sony E lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
