Sigma Contemporary 15mm f/1.4 DC
The 15mm f/1.4 prime pairs its bright aperture with a 13-element optical design in a compact 221g body, providing a 22.5mm full-frame equivalent field of view. A stepping motor AF system delivers quiet, precise focus for video, complemented by a manual aperture ring for direct exposure control. This lens suits street and portrait shooters who need a low-light-capable ultra-wide perspective without the weight of bulkier options.
About This Lens
An ultra-wide with an especially portable design, the Sigma 15mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary is a strikingly compact and fast prime lens with a huge field of view. Ideal for landscapes, interiors, architecture, and astrophotography applications, this is a maximalist lens with a minimalist form factor.
- APS-C | f/1.4 to f/16
- 22.5mm (Full-Frame Equivalent)
- Compact, Fast Wide-Angle Prime
- Stepping Motor AF System
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong bokeh (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong aperture (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong macro (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong build (80th percentile) 80th
Cons
- Below average versatility (34th percentile) 34th
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile) 35th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Focal Length Min | 15 |
| Focal Length Max | 15 |
| Elements | 13 |
| Groups | 11 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/16 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 58 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 177 |
| Max Magnification | 1:7.9 |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Sigma Contemporary 15mm f/1.4 DC | Tamron Di III 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | Meike Neo Series MK-5514STM-Z | Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Viltrox AF 35mm f1.7 Z |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 15mm | 28-75mm | 55mm | 14-24mm | 28-200mm | 35mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/2.8 | f/1.4 | f/2.8 | f/4 | f/1.7 |
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z | Nikon Z | Nikon Z | L-Mount | Nikon Z |
| Stabilization | false | false | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 221 | 550 | 280 | 649 | 413 | 180 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | VXD linear motor | STM | stepping motor | Autofocus | STM |
| Lens Type | - | zoom | prime | wide-angle | macro | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma Contemporary 15mm f/1.4 DC | 53.3 | 94.9 | 80.4 | 84.3 | 51.7 | 94.8 | 34 | 34.5 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Compare | 98 | 81.2 | 63.1 | 83.9 | 87.9 | 79.1 | 78.6 | 34.5 |
| Meike Neo Series MK-5514STM-Z Compare | 85.5 | 94.9 | 72.8 | 94.6 | 49.7 | 94.8 | 34 | 79.7 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S Compare | 85.5 | 81.2 | 55.5 | 97.6 | 82.5 | 79.1 | 69.2 | 79.7 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 53.3 | 71.9 | 73.7 | 87.8 | 91.2 | 65.6 | 95.9 | 99.5 |
| Viltrox AF 35mm f1.7 Z Compare | 85.5 | 92.7 | 92.8 | 72 | 63.1 | 91.8 | 34 | 79.7 |
Usage Scores
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