Product Summary:
Achieve beautifully compressed, sharp, and high-resolution images during your trip to Japan with the SIGMA 65mm F2 DG DN Contemporary. This unique mid-telephoto prime lens for Sony E-mount full-frame cameras offers a slightly longer-than-standard perspective, perfect for selective framing and environmental portraits.
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Quick Highlights:
- Slightly telephoto 65mm focal length offers flattering perspective compression.
- Fast F2 maximum aperture for excellent low-light performance and beautiful bokeh.
- Extremely compact and light for a high-quality F2 prime (405g).
- Premium, all-metal construction and tactile controls from the I Series.
- High resolution achieved through precision glass-molded aspherical elements.
- Equipped with an aperture ring and silent stepping motor AF.
Product Details / Description:
The SIGMA 65mm F2 DG DN is a stellar choice for photographers who appreciate a classic, slightly long focal length that beautifully isolates subjects and compresses backgrounds. It provides a natural, cinematic look, making it ideal for capturing atmospheric street scenes, detailed portraits, and architectural elements across Japan.
About the Product
The optical construction features 12 elements in 9 groups, including a high-precision glass-molded aspherical lens to control aberrations and deliver superb sharpness even wide open at F2. The 9-blade circular aperture ensures smooth and attractive out-of-focus areas (bokeh).
Weighing just 405g, the lens offers the robust, tactile feel of the I Series, with a metal hood and metal components throughout. The fast F2 aperture provides sufficient speed for challenging indoor or low-light situations. The stepping motor ensures quick, quiet, and highly accurate autofocus, perfectly suited for both stills and video recording. The minimum focusing distance is 55cm, allowing for a maximum magnification of 1:6.8, which is useful for capturing detailed shots with selective focus.
Key Features
- F2 maximum aperture provides excellent subject separation and low-light capability.
- Lightweight and ergonomic design (405g) for comfortable, extended use.
- Highly accurate and quiet stepping motor AF system.
- Superior build quality with metal components for a premium feel.
- Classic mid-telephoto perspective (36.8° angle of view).
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
| Lens construction (groups/elements) | 9 groups 12 elements |
| Angle of view | 36.8 degrees |
| Minimum aperture | F22 |
| Minimum focusing distance (cm) | 55 |
| Maximum magnification | 1:6.8 |
| Filter Size | 62mm |
| Weight (g) | 405 |
What’s in the box (Included Items):
- 65mm F2 DG DN Contemporary (Sony E) Lens
- Lens Hood
- Front Lens Cap
- Rear Lens Cap
- Lens Protector
- Padded Carrying Case
Where This Product Can Be Used:
- Portrait photography with flattering perspective and compressed backgrounds.
- Street and documentary photography, allowing comfortable distance from subjects.
- Isolating architectural details and interesting elements in a scene.
- Low-light and indoor shooting, utilizing the fast F2 aperture.
- Video work seeking a cinematic, mid-telephoto look.
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- English-speaking customer support for easy communication.
- Accept foreign credit cards for convenient booking.
- No Japanese phone number required for account setup.
- Offer hotel and Airbnb delivery across Japan.
- Easy return process tailored for travelers.
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Faqs:
What is the benefit of the 65mm focal length over a standard 50mm?
The 65mm focal length offers a slightly longer, more compressed perspective than a standard 50mm lens. This results in more flattering portraits and a greater sense of subject isolation, helping to eliminate distracting elements in the background and giving images a classic, telephoto prime look.
How is the F2 aperture beneficial compared to an F1.4 or F1.8 lens?
F2 provides a superb balance. It is fast enough to gather ample light and create beautiful background separation (bokeh), yet it allows the lens to remain significantly smaller and lighter than an F1.4 lens. This makes the 65mm F2 highly practical and portable for travel without sacrificing professional quality.
Does this lens have built-in image stabilization?
No, the lens does not have built-in Optical Stabilization (OS). It relies on the camera body’s In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS) system for shake reduction. Given the moderate telephoto length of 65mm, IBIS is typically very effective for handheld use.
What does the premium all-metal construction add to the shooting experience?
The metal construction of the I Series lenses provides durability and a high-quality, tactile experience. The focus ring and aperture ring have a precise feel, which enhances the enjoyment of manual focusing and aperture adjustments, appealing to photographers who value mechanical quality.
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