Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN Contemporary Lens for Sony E

The Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN Contemporary for Sony E sits between a standard 50mm and a short telephoto. It is part of Sigma's all-metal I series, and on an a7 IV, a7C II or a7R V the slightly longer view suits portraits, street details, food and still life without the bulk of an 85mm.

A different standard lens 65mm gives a little more working distance than 50mm and flattens perspective slightly, which flatters faces and simplifies busy backgrounds.

Image quality There are 12 elements in 9 groups, including one SLD and two aspherical elements. Sigma designed it to be sharp at F2 with large, round out-of-focus highlights.

All-metal build The barrel is machined aluminium with a brass bayonet, and a magnetic metal lens cap comes in the box. The mount is rubber sealed against dust and splashes.

Handling There is a manual aperture ring and an AF/MF switch, and a quiet stepping motor drives autofocus for stills and video.

Who it's for

This is for photographers who want one compact lens for portraits and details. The Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN is the more general-purpose standard lens, and the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN is the dedicated portrait lens.

Also available for L-Mount.