Wide Sigma duo for Canon RF
Posted on Apr 2, 2025 by Pro Moviemaker
Sigma’s first compact f/1.4 Contemporary primes for Canon RF mount are here, combining fast apertures, autofocus and lightweight design for APS-C cameras
The first of Sigma’s compact f/1.4 Contemporary primes to fit Canon RF mount are on sale now. The 16mm costs £389/$489 while the 23mm is £479/$599. They will soon be joined by the 30mm at £319/$369 and the 56mm at £419/$529.
The 405g 16mm lens uses 16 elements in 13 groups, including three FLD, two SLD and two aspherical elements. It has a 25cm/9.8in minimum focus and a nine-bladed aperture. The 345g 23mm lens differs with 13 elements in ten groups, three SLD and two aspherical elements. Both share a 25cm minimum focus and nine-bladed aperture, though. The 23mm features a 52mm filter thread, while the 16mm uses a 67mm.
Available in Leica L, Sony E, Fujifilm X, Nikon Z, Canon EF-M and Micro Four Thirds fits, the lenses are only for crop-sensor cameras. If used on full-frame, the camera must be set to APS-C mode.
The Contemporary series blends good optical performance with a fast maximum aperture and lightweight design. Although they may look like manual focus optics, they offer AF, with the new versions featuring AF drive and communication speed developed specifically for Canon RF.
Learn about other Sigma releases in this article.
This article was first published in the March/April 2025 issue of Pro Moviemaker
