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Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN | C

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

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Compare with other lenses

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.

LensSigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN | CYongnuo YN 23mm F1.4 DA DSM WL ProVistilen AF 25mm F1.7Canon RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM
Focal length23 mm23 mm25 mm24 mm
Max. aperturef/1.4f/1.4f/1.7f/1.4
Weight345 g351 g170 g525 g
Filter diameter52 mm58 mm52 mm67 mm
Min. focus distance25 cm30 cm25 cm24 cm
Length76.9 mm84 mm59 mm99.3 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnononono
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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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