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Sigma 15mm F1.4 DC Contemporary
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Sigma · 15 mm · f/1.4 · Sony E, Fujifilm X, Canon RF mount

Sigma 15mm F1.4 DC Contemporary

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KEY FACTS
BrandSigma
Announcement dateFeb 2026
Released2026
Production started2026
Production statusIn Production
What We Like
+Exceptionally compact and lightweight design at only 220g, the lightest in Sigma's F1.4 DC series
+Fast F1.4 aperture enables low-light performance and shallow depth-of-field creative control
+Excellent edge-to-edge sharpness across entire frame, even wide-open, with minimal sagittal coma flare
+Competitive pricing at $579 USD versus Sony's 15mm F1.4 G at nearly $950
+Dust and splash-resistant construction with improved weather sealing over predecessor
+Smooth, responsive stepping motor autofocus with well-controlled focus breathing ideal for video
Worth Knowing
−Polycarbonate construction offers less weather protection than higher-end Art series lenses
−Corner sharpness is noticeably softer at maximum aperture, requires stopping down to F5.6+ for optimal corner performance
−Shows some vignetting and distortion at wider apertures that diminishes when stopped down
−No built-in image stabilization (relies on camera body IBIS)

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.
Feb 2026
Released
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Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2026
Production started
2026
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 15mm F1.4 DC | Contemporary is the successor to the Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary, refining its acclaimed optical performance while achieving remarkable compactness and lightweight design. At 220 grams, it is the lightest lens in Sigma's f/1.4 DC Contemporary series and is an optimal choice for handheld video work and travel photography. The lens maintains uncompromising sharpness across the entire frame, even when shooting wide-open, delivering consistent performance from everyday street photography to starry landscapes. The $579 USD price of the new Sigma makes it a very attractive alternative to Sony's 15mm F1.4 G, which carries an MSRP of nearly $950.

Optical

Lens Elements
1 FLD glass element, 3 SLD glass elements, 3 double-sided aspherical lenses

Build

Material
TSC (Thermally Stable Composite) polycarbonate

Autofocus

Type
Stepping motor
Performance
Quick, quiet, accurate AF for stills and video
Focus Breathing
Well-controlled

Controls

Sony E/Fuji X
Manual aperture ring with automatic (A) position
Canon RF
Customizable control ring instead of aperture ring

Optical performance

Field of View
22.5mm equivalent (Sony/Fuji) / 24mm equivalent (Canon RF) on APS-C
Center Sharpness
Sharp at F1.4, improves slightly at F2 and beyond
Corner Performance
Softer at F1.4, sharpens at F5.6 and F8
Maximum Magnification
1:7.9

Optics

Min focal length
15 mm
Max focal length
15 mm
Focal range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
15 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
Closest focusing distance
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Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
17 cm01500

Physical

Lens length
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How long the lens is from front to back.
64.8 mm
Lens weight
220 g
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.
Sony E, Fujifilm X, Canon RF
Front filter size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
58 mm

Features

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