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Sigma 65mm F2 DG | Contemporary (L-Mount) — Three-quarter front view
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SigmaContemporary

Sigma 65mm F2 DG | Contemporary (L-Mount)

L · PRIME
65mm
APERTURE
1:2
AFRING

Launch MSRP

unconfirmed
Weight
405g
Filter
⌀62mm
Min focus
0.55m
Max mag.
0.15×
Formula
12E / 9G
Released
2020

Also made for

  • Sony E-mount405g
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Specification sheet

Optical construction

12
Elements
9
Groups
1 LD · 2 ASPH
9 rounded blades
  • 1x SLD
  • 2x Aspherical
  • Super Multi-Layer Coating
Aperture range
f/2 — f/22

Physical & ergonomics

16842CONTEMPORARY
Weight
405g
⌀ × length
72.0 × 74.7mm
Filter
⌀62mm
Weather sealed
No
Aperture ring
Yes

Autofocus actuator

Stepping Motor
Autofocus
Stabilisation
Body IBIS
Teleconverter
Not supported
AF speed score
8.2 / 10

Close-up performance

Min focus distance
0.55m
Max magnification
0.15× (1:6.8)
0.15×
0×0.25×0.5× half macro1.0× macro
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Optical character

The 65mm F2 was one of the first lenses in Sigma's I series of compact all-metal primes, released in 2020. Its 65mm focal length sits between a standard and a short portrait lens, which suits everyday shooting as well as head-and-shoulders portraits. On L-Mount it is 405g and 74.7mm long, and Sigma also offers it in silver on that mount.

The optics use 12 elements in 9 groups. One SLD element controls axial colour fringing, and two glass-moulded aspherical elements correct spherical aberration, coma and astigmatism. Sigma also designed it to limit lemon-shaped and swirly bokeh. A stepping motor drives autofocus. The aluminium barrel has an aperture ring with an A position, an AF/MF switch and a rubber-sealed mount. It comes with a metal hood and both a plastic and a magnetic metal front cap.

Reviewer consensus

Reviewers found it exceptionally sharp across the whole frame from f/2, with one lab test calling its resolution record-breaking. Axial colour fringing and coma are very well controlled, astigmatism is slight, and bokeh is smooth and attractive for an f/2 lens. Flare resistance was rated very good. Lateral colour fringing can show slightly towards the corners when uncorrected.

The consistent weak points are strong vignetting at f/2 on full frame and some pincushion distortion. Autofocus is quiet and efficient. The metal build and handling were highly praised, but the aperture ring has no de-click option. Lenstip questioned whether the price is easy to justify for a focal length that overlaps with common 50mm and 85mm primes, while Digital Camera World called it very good value.

Owner sentiment

Owner feedback will appear once we have verified real-world reports for this lens.

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Strengths, weaknesses & performance

Strengths

  • +Very sharp across the frame from f/2
  • +Excellent coma and axial colour correction
  • +Compact metal build, 405g
  • +Quiet stepping-motor AF
  • +Aperture ring with A position

Weaknesses

  • −Strong vignetting at f/2 on full frame
  • −Some pincushion distortion
  • −Aperture ring cannot be de-clicked
  • −Sealing only at the mount

Six-axis rating

SHARPBOKEHAFFLAREBUILDVALUE
Sharpness
9.3
Bokeh Rendering
8.4
Autofocus Speed
8.2
Flare Resistance
8.5
Build / Sealing
9.1
Value / Size
8.0

Editorial 0–10 ratings synthesised from published reviews.

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Technical specifications

Optics
MountL-Mount (FF) · full frame
Focal length65mm
CategoryStandard
Maximum aperturef/2
Minimum aperturef/22
Construction12 elements in 9 groups
Special elements1x SLD · 2x Aspherical · Super Multi-Layer Coating
Aperture blades9
Focus
Focus typeAutofocus
DriveStepping Motor
Minimum focus0.55m
Max magnification0.15×
StabilisationNone (uses body IBIS)
TeleconvertersNot supported
Body
Weight405g
Diameter × length72.0 × 74.7mm
Filter thread⌀62mm
Weather sealingNo
Aperture ringYes
De-clickable apertureNo
Release year2020
Launch MSRPUnconfirmed
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Sources

Verified 2026-10-25 against the pages below. Specifications come from the maker; summaries only reflect reviews and owner reports we actually read.

Specifications

  • sigma-global.com› en/lenses/c020_65_2_re/
  • sigmaphoto.com› 65mm-f2-dg-c
  • lenstip.com› 600.3-Lens_review-Sigma_C_65_mm_f_2_DG_DN_Build_quality.html

Professional reviews

  • lenstip.com› 600.11-Lens_review-Sigma_C_65_mm_f_2_DG_DN_Summary.html
  • digitalcameraworld.com› reviews/sigma-65mm-f2-dg-dn-contemporary-review
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