
Canon RF Autofocus
Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN | C
- Focal length
- 23 mm
- Aperture
- f/1.4
- Weight
- 345 g
- Filter diameter
- 52 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 25 cm
- Length
- 76.9 mm
At a Glance
The 23 mm focal length works out to 37 mm in full frame terms on a Canon RF APS-C camera, a moderate wide angle. An f/1.4 maximum aperture collects a lot of light. This autofocus prime weighs 345 g and focuses to 25 cm, reaching a magnification of 0.14x. It suits street photography, reportage and everyday use.
Good for
- Street
- Reportage
- Everyday
Worth knowing
- APS-C image circle: on full-frame cameras only usable in crop mode, at reduced resolution.
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 23 mm
- Max. focal length
- 23 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/1.4
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/1.4
- Min. aperture
- f/16
- Elements
- 13
- Groups
- 10
- Weight
- 345 g (0.76 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 52 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 25 cm (9.84 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:7.3 (0.14×)
- Length
- 76.9 mm (3.03 in)
- Diameter
- 69 mm (2.72 in)
- Released
- January 2025
Manufacturer data: sigma-global.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN | C fit?
The Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN | C is designed for APS-C sensors. On APS-C Canon RF cameras its field of view equals 37 mm in full-frame terms. Full-frame bodies use it in APS-C (crop) mode, recording only part of the sensor and fewer megapixels.
Canon RF cameras
Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN | C compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon RF lenses.
| Lens | Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN | C | Yongnuo YN 23mm F1.4 DA DSM WL Pro | Vistilen AF 25mm F1.7 | Canon RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 23 mm | 23 mm | 25 mm | 24 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 | f/1.7 | f/1.4 |
| Weight | 345 g | 351 g | 170 g | 525 g |
| Filter diameter | 52 mm | 58 mm | 52 mm | 67 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 25 cm | 30 cm | 25 cm | 24 cm |
| Length | 76.9 mm | 84 mm | 59 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
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Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN | C: FAQ
Does the Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN | C have autofocus?
Yes, the Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN | C has autofocus.
Does the Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN | C have image stabilization?
No, the Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN | C has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.
How much does the Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN | C weigh?
The Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN | C weighs 345 g. It is 76.9 mm long with a diameter of 69 mm.
What filter size does the Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN | C use?
The Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN | C takes 52 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN | C focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN | C is 25 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN | C a full-frame lens?
No, the Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN | C is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 37 mm in full-frame terms.
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