Sigma 12mm F1.4 DC | Contemporary - Sony E Mount Lens

Sigma 12mm F1.4 DC | Contemporary Lens – Sony E-Mount

Ultra-Wide, Ultra-Fast – Creative Freedom for APS-C Mirrorless

The Sigma 12mm F1.4 DC | Contemporary is a compact ultra-wide prime lens designed exclusively for APS-C Sony E-mount cameras. As the world’s first 12mm F1.4 autofocus lens for APS-C mirrorless, it delivers the widest angle of view ever achieved at this aperture – making it a unique tool for landscapes, astrophotography, travel, vlogging, and creative video production.

With its combination of bright F1.4 aperture, 12mm focal length (18mm equivalent in full-frame), and cutting-edge optical design, this lens captures sweeping vistas, vast night skies, and immersive scenes with stunning sharpness and character – all in a lightweight body that enhances the mobility of APS-C cameras.

Key Features

• Ultra-Wide F1.4 Prime – World’s first 12mm F1.4 AF lens for APS-C mirrorless.

• Superior Low-Light Performance – Bright F1.4 aperture for astrophotography, street, and indoor shooting.

• Exceptional Optical Quality – 14 elements in 12 groups, including 3 aspherical and 2 SLD elements, for sharpness across the frame.

• Portable & Lightweight – Just 225g with a length of 69.4mm, ideal for travel and gimbal use.

• Smooth Video Performance – Stepping motor AF with minimal focus breathing for natural focus pulls.

• Dust & Splash-Resistant Design – Plus water- and oil-repellent front coating for durability outdoors.

• Creative Control – Intuitive aperture ring for direct exposure adjustment.

• Part of a Complete APS-C Prime Lineup – Complements Sigma’s 16mm, 23mm, 30mm, and 56mm F1.4 primes.

Expansive Views with Ultra-Wide F1.4

With its 12mm focal length (18mm equivalent full-frame) and fast F1.4 aperture, this lens offers dynamic perspectives and strong subject separation. It is equally at home capturing epic landscapes, night skies with pinpoint stars, and wide-angle street scenes, while also excelling for group selfies, architecture, and immersive vlogs.

The F1.4 brightness allows you to work in low-light conditions with faster shutter speeds, opening creative opportunities for night photography and handheld shooting.

Optical Performance You Can Trust

The advanced design uses three double-sided aspherical elements and two SLD glass elements to deliver edge-to-edge sharpness and suppress aberrations. Sagittal coma flare, often visible in astrophotography, is thoroughly corrected, ensuring precise star rendering without distortion.

From wide open, the Sigma 12mm F1.4 provides high resolution, excellent contrast, and natural colour reproduction, making it a versatile lens for both stills and video creators.

Compact, Lightweight & Travel-Friendly

Despite its ultra-wide angle and large aperture, the lens weighs only 225g and measures just 69.4mm in length. This makes it an ideal companion for APS-C Sony E-mount bodies, ensuring maximum portability for travel, outdoor exploration, and content creation on the move.

It balances perfectly on compact mirrorless cameras and works seamlessly with shooting grips and gimbals for stable, professional-looking video.

Video-Ready Design

The Sigma 12mm F1.4 DC | Contemporary isn’t just for stills – it is optimised for video:

• Stepping Motor AF – Smooth, quiet, and accurate autofocus for high-quality video recording.

• Minimal Focus Breathing – Maintains consistent framing during focus pulls for natural cinematic transitions.

• Aperture Ring – Provides tactile, intuitive control for filmmakers and photographers alike.

Built for the Outdoors

Engineered for real-world use, the lens features:

• Dust- and Splash-Resistant Sealing – Reliable performance in outdoor conditions.

• Water- and Oil-Repellent Coating – Protects the front element from fingerprints, raindrops, and smudges, making cleaning easy.

Technical Specifications – Sony E-Mount

• Lens Construction: 14 elements in 12 groups (2 SLD, 3 aspherical)

• Angle of View: 99.6°

• Aperture Range: F1.4 – F16

• Diaphragm Blades: 9 (rounded)

• Minimum Focusing Distance: 17.2cm (6.8 in.)

• Maximum Magnification Ratio: 1:8.4

• Filter Size: 62mm

• Dimensions (Ø x Length): 68.0mm x 69.4mm (2.7 x 2.7 in.)

• Weight: 225g (7.9 oz)

• Mount: Sony E-Mount (APS-C)

Supplied Accessories

• Lens Hood LH652-01

• Front Lens Cap LCF-62 IV

• Rear Lens Cap LCR III (Sony E-Mount)

• Pouch

A Complete Lineup of APS-C F1.4 Primes

The Sigma Contemporary series now offers a comprehensive range of large-aperture primes for APS-C mirrorless cameras, including 12mm, 16mm, 23mm, 30mm, and 56mm F1.4. Together, these lenses provide photographers and filmmakers with a compact, consistent, and high-performance toolkit across focal lengths.

The Creative Ultra-Wide for Sony APS-C Mirrorless

The Sigma 12mm F1.4 DC | Contemporary – Sony E-Mount is more than just an ultra-wide lens – it’s a tool for creative storytelling. With its combination of F1.4 brightness, ultra-wide field of view, and lightweight portability, it empowers photographers and filmmakers to capture the world with fresh perspectives.

Perfect for astrophotography, landscapes, vlogging, and everyday creativity, this lens is a must-have addition to any APS-C Sony E-mount kit.