Sigma 24mm F2.0 DG DN Contemporary Lens (Leica L Mount)

Sigma 24mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary Lens: The Ultimate Wide-Angle Prime for Leica L Mount

Overview:

The Sigma 24mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary Lens for Leica L Mount stands out as a versatile wide-angle prime lens, perfectly blending portability, superior image quality, and affordability. Tailored for full-frame Leica L-mount mirrorless cameras, this lens is ideal for enthusiasts and professionals alike who are passionate about landscape, nature, architectural, and general photography. Its compact design, weighing just 12.9 oz (365g), ensures it's a breeze to carry on any adventure. The lens features advanced optical elements, including two SLD and one FLD glass elements, to combat chromatic aberrations and ensure sharp, clear images across the frame. With a bright f/2 maximum aperture, it excels in low-light conditions and offers extensive control over depth of field for stunning bokeh effects. The lens's durable, weather-sealed construction and manual aperture ring cater to photographers who demand reliability and precise control. Whether you're capturing expansive landscapes or detailed architectural scenes, the Sigma 24mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary Lens is a compelling choice for creators seeking exceptional performance without compromise.

More Details:

• Compact and Lightweight Design: At just 12.9 oz (365g), this lens is incredibly portable, making it an excellent companion for photographers on the move.
• Exceptional Optical Performance: Incorporating two SLD and one FLD glass elements, the lens delivers sharp, clear images with minimal chromatic aberration across the entire frame.
• Bright f/2 Maximum Aperture: The f/2 aperture not only excels in low light conditions but also provides extensive control over the depth of field, allowing for creative bokeh effects.
• Robust Construction: Featuring a weather-sealed, all-metal build, this lens is designed to withstand challenging shooting environments.
• Tactile Manual Aperture Ring: Offers photographers a more hands-on approach to controlling aperture settings, enhancing the shooting experience.
• Versatile Wide-Angle Focal Length: Ideal for a wide range of photography genres, including landscape, nature, architecture, and everyday shooting.

• Premium Compact Primes for mirrorless users - 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.
• New standards of optical performance for the Contemporary line - 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.
• Use of multiple high-precision aspherical glass molded lenses - 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.
• Magnetic metal lens 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.
• Inner focus system - To increase stability, this lens configuration uses movable internal lens elements that adjust focus without changing the length of the lens barrel.
• Stepping Motor - The lens is capable of smooth, quiet, and high-speed AF made possible by a stepping motor, as well as supports Face/Eye Detection AF and video AF.
• Super Multi-Layer Coating - In digital cameras, flare and ghosting may also be caused by reflections between the image sensor and lens surfaces. Here too, SIGMA’s Super Multi-Layer Coating is highly effective, assuring images of outstanding contrast.
• Aperture ring - designed to help users work intuitively.
• Focus Mode Switch - Using this switch, it is possible to switch the focus mode between AF and MF.
• Mount with Dust and Splash Resistant Structure - The lens mount incorporates rubber sealing to protect the mount from dust and water drops.
• Compatible with high-speed autofocus
• 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

• Sigma 24mm F2.0 DG DN Contemporary Lens (Leica L Mount)
• Sigma Magnetic Metal Lens Cap
• Sigma Lens Cap
• Sigma Rear Lens Cap
• Sigma Lens Hood
• Limited Warranty

What camera mount is the Sigma 24mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary Lens compatible with?

The Sigma 24mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary Lens is designed for Leica L-mount mirrorless cameras.

Can this lens be used for low-light photography?

Yes, with its bright f/2 maximum aperture, the lens performs exceptionally well in low-light conditions, allowing for greater control over depth of field and bokeh effects.

Is the Sigma 24mm f/2 DG DN lens suitable for travel photography?

Absolutely, its compact and lightweight design makes it an ideal companion for travel photography, offering high-quality wide-angle shots without the bulk.

Does the lens feature any weather-sealing?

Yes, the lens is constructed with a weather-sealed design, making it resilient in challenging weather conditions and suitable for outdoor photography.

What type of autofocus motor does the lens use?

The lens utilizes a stepper motor, ensuring fast, accurate, and quiet autofocus performance, suitable for both stills and video recording.

Are there any special elements in the lens design?

Yes, the lens incorporates two SLD glass elements and one FLD glass element to minimize chromatic aberration and ensure sharp, clear images across the entire frame.

What is the minimum focusing distance of this lens?

The minimum focusing distance of the Sigma 24mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary Lens is 9.65 inches (24.5 cm), allowing for close-up shots with a wide-angle perspective.