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Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN Sony E Review

Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN

Main Features

  • 65mm Focal Range
  • F2.0 Max Aperture
  • Weather Sealed
  • Filter Thread: 62mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Sony E Mount
  • Weight: 405g.
  • Diameter: 72mm
  • Length: 75mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.55m
  • Max Magnification:0.15x
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Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN Overview

Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Standard Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with Sony E mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeFair
SportsAverage
PortraitExcellent
TravelGood
StreetVery Good
WeddingExcellent
Walk AroundGood
VloggingGood
LandscapeGood
MacroPoor

Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN is a member of Sigma's I-series series of lenses. Below you can see the latest lenses in this series.

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Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN Lens Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN
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Reasons to Buy Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN Lens

Here, we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Weather Sealed
Autofocus
Aperture Ring
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing
Fast Aperture
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
9 Diaphragm Blades
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CONs

We couldn't find any significant Cons for Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN


Lens Mount

Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN is compatible with cameras that have Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony A7R V, Sony FX30 and Sony A7 IV.

Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN is also available in Leica L mount.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN has a maximum diameter of 72mm and total length of 75mm. It weighs 405g / 14.3 oz.

Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN has a filter thread of 62mm.

Focal Range

Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN has a fixed focal length of 65mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 97.5mm.


Weather Sealings

Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN is a weather sealed lens which provides an extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have an effective protection, you have to pair the Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN with a weather sealed camera body such as Sony A7R V, Sony FX30 and Sony A7 IV.

Optical Image Stabilization

Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.15x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.55m. 0.15x means that the max magnification ratio is very low and not suitable even for modest close-up shots.

Aperture

Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN has a max aperture of F2.0 and a minimum aperture of F22.

Optical Formula

Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN's optical formula consists of 12 elements in 9 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:

  • 1 SLD
  • 2 aspherical elements
  • Super Multi-Layer coating

Lens Hood

Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.

Body Colour

Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN is available in Black color.

Popular Comparisons of Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN

Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN amongst Camera Decision readers.

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Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Sigma
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Standard Prime
Lens Mount Sony E
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 65mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Black
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2.0
Min Aperture F22
Aperture Ring Yes
Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics
Optical Elements 12
Optical Groups 9
Special Elements 1 SLD + 2 aspherical elements, Super Multi-Layer coating

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.55m
Max Magnification 0.15X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Stepper motor
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Focus Distance Limiter No
Distance Scale No
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 405g
Diameter 72mm
Length 75mm
Materials Magnesium alloy
Weather Sealing Yes
Filter Thread 62mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
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