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Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN
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Sigma · 23 mm · f/1.4 · Canon RF mount

Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN

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KEY FACTS
BrandSigma
Announcement dateApr 2024
Released2024
Production started2024
Production statusIn Production
What We Like
+Exceptional sharpness across the entire frame from wide-open f/1.4 aperture
+Versatile 35mm equivalent focal length ideal for street, travel, and portrait photography
+Extremely compact and lightweight (340-345g) for an f/1.4 lens with excellent build quality
+Beautiful bokeh and shallow depth of field for subject isolation
+Fast, quiet stepping motor autofocus with minimal focus breathing for video work
+Dust and splash-resistant construction with brass bayonet mount
Worth Knowing
−No optical image stabilization (relies on camera IBIS)
−No aperture ring—controlled via camera menu only
−Limited weather sealing compared to premium lenses with internal seals
−Bokeh not as smooth as some premium alternatives

General

Brand
Sigma
Announcement date
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Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
Apr 2024
Released
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Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2024
Production started
2024
Production status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Read our notes on general
The Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary is a fast-aperture wide-angle prime designed for APS-C mirrorless cameras that delivers high resolution and beautiful bokeh through its large f/1.4 maximum aperture. Despite weighing only 340g, this lens offers sleek yet robust build quality with exceptional optical performance and very sharp results across the whole frame at all aperture settings. The 35mm equivalent focal length makes it a versatile choice well-suited to street photography, landscapes, wider-angle portraits, weddings and travel.

Optical

Minimum Aperture
f/16
Lens Elements
13 elements in 10 groups (3 SLD glass, 2 aspherical)
Equivalent Focal Length (APS C)
35mm

Focus

Focus System
Inner focus with stepping motor
Autofocus Type
Quiet, high-speed stepping motor
Maximum Magnification
0.136x
AF Modes
AF, MF, DMF, Face/Eye Detection AF

Coatings

Lens Coating
Sigma Super Multi-Layer Coating

Aberration correction

In Camera Correction
Supports vignetting, distortion, chromatic aberration, and diffraction correction (on supported cameras)

Optics

Min focal length
23 mm
Max focal length
23 mm
Focal range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
23 mm
Zoom lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
No
Max aperture wide
1.4
Max aperture zoom
1.4
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
9020
Autofocus mode
Yes
Closest focusing distance
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Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
25 cm01500

Physical

Lens mount
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The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Canon RF
Front filter size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
52 mm
Lens length
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How long the lens is from front to back.
76.9 mm
Lens diameter
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Width of the lens at its widest point
69 mm
Lens weight
345 g

Features

Weather sealing
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Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
Yes