Sigma 19mm F2.8 EX DN

Sigma 19mm F2.8 EX DN
MakerSigma
Lens mount(s)Sony E-mount, Micro Four Thirds
Technical data
TypePrime
Focus driveStepper motor
Focal length19mm
Focal length (35mm equiv.)28.5mm
Image formatAPS-C
Aperture (max/min)f/2.8 - 22.0
Close focus distance0.20 metres (0.66 ft)
Max. magnification0.135x
Diaphragm blades7
Construction8 elements in 6 groups
Features
Manual focus overrideYes Yes
Weather-sealingNo No
Lens-based stabilizationNo No
Aperture ringNo No
ApplicationLandscape, Street
Physical
Max. length45.7 millimetres (1.80 in)
Diameter60.8 millimetres (2.39 in)
Weight140 grams (0.31 lb)
Filter diameter46mm
Accessories
Lens hoodLH520-03, Barrel-type
History
Introduction2012
Retail info
MSRP$199 USD

The Sigma 19mm F2.8 EX DN lens is a wide-angle prime lens for Sony E and Micro Four-Thirds mounts, announced by Sigma in January 2012. Along with the Sigma 30mm F2.8 EX DN, it was part of the first release of Sigma lenses for compact interchangeable lens cameras, and hence the inception of the "DN" line, created by Sigma to cater to these cameras,[1] an offering that in January 2013 was expanded with another lens, the Sigma 60mm f/2.8 DN Art.[2]

Exterior

The lens has a matte black plastic exterior.

Optics

The lens suffers from mild barrel distortion, moderate vignetting, and moderate amounts of chromatic aberration.[3]

In general it is a sharp lens especially in the centre and when stopped down to f8 the edges will catch-up. Flare resistance is quite good. Bokeh is smooth and colour rendition is neutral.[4]

"Art" series version

On January 29, 2013, an aesthetically updated version of this lens was announced, the Sigma 19mm F2.8 DN Art.[5] It has a glossy black (or silver) plastic exterior with the Sigma Art "A" badge on the side of the lens. It features a large manual focus ring and a detachable barrel-type lens hood.

The optics are identical to the older version.[6]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Sigma launches DN lens line with two F2.8 Primes". 10 January 2012.
  2. ^ "Sigma announces 60mm F2.8 for mirrorless and redesigned 30mm F1.4 DC".
  3. ^ "Sigma 19mm F2.8 EX DN: DXOmark Review". DXOmark. 26 November 2013. Retrieved 2017-06-28.
  4. ^ Alhadeff, Marc (2018-08-27). "Sigma 19mm F2.8 DN Art (APS-C) for Sony E mount test/review on Sony Alpha Blog". Sony Alpha Blog. Retrieved 2019-06-20.
  5. ^ "Sigma 19mm F2.8 DN Art for Sony E-mount lens review: Digital Photography Review". dpreview. Retrieved 2017-06-28.
  6. ^ "Sigma 19mm F2.8 EX DN for Sony E-mount lens review: Digital Photography Review". dpreview. Retrieved 2017-06-28.