Sigma Sony E mount Ultra-wide prime
Sigma 15mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary
Quick answer
The Sigma 15mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary is a ultra-wide prime lens covering 15mm at f/1.4 for the Sony E mount. Its very wide maximum aperture suits low light and shallow depth of field with strong background blur.
- APS-C (23mm equiv.)
- 52 Sony E cameras
- Focal
- 15mm
- Aperture
- f/1.4–16
- Weight
- 220g
- Filter
- 58mm
- Min focus
- 0.18m
- AF motor
- Stepping motor
What 15mm sees
- APS-C crop 1.5× → 23mm
- 87.8° 77.3° horizontal
Diagonal angle of view. Frames drawn to scale at 15mm. Calculated from the focal length and crop factor, not measured.
Open the field-of-view calculatorSigma 15mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary specifications
Optics
- Focal length
- 15mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.4
- Minimum aperture
- f/16
- Format coverage
- APS-C
- Optical construction
- 13 elements in 11 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
Focus
- Autofocus motor
- Stepping motor
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.18 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.13×
Physical
- Weather sealing
- Yes
- Filter thread
- 58 mm
- Weight
- 220 g
- Length
- 64.8 mm
- Diameter
- 64 mm
Specification source: sigma-global.com
What can you shoot with the Sigma 15mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary?
At 15mm this is a ultra-wide prime, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
Its very wide maximum aperture suits low light and shallow depth of field with strong background blur.
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Sigma 15mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary use?
It uses the Sony E mount, so it fits Sony E cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Sigma 15mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary?
It is a fixed 15mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.4. That makes it a ultra-wide lens.
Is the Sigma 15mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 15mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/1.4.
What is the Sigma 15mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 23mm on full frame, with a 77.3° horizontal and 87.8° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Sigma 15mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary fit?
Any Sony E-mount camera, including Sony A1, Sony A3000, Sony A5000, Sony A5100, and Sony A6000 and 47 more.
Alternatives for Sony E from other brands
All Sony E lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
