
Leica L-Mount Autofocus
Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary
- Focal length
- 45 mm
- Aperture
- f/2.8
- Weight
- 215 g
- Filter diameter
- 55 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 24 cm
- Length
- 46 mm
At a Glance
This 45 mm standard prime for L-Mount and full frame has an f/2.8 aperture. It weighs 215 g and focuses as close as 24 cm, giving a magnification of 1:4. An aperture ring and a dust and splash resistant mount are included. Everyday shooting and street photography are the obvious uses.
Good for
- Everyday
- Street
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 45 mm
- Max. focal length
- 45 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/2.8
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/2.8
- Min. aperture
- f/22
- Elements
- 8
- Groups
- 7
- Weight
- 215 g (0.47 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 55 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 24 cm (9.45 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:4 (0.25Γ)
- Length
- 46 mm (1.81 in)
- Diameter
- 64 mm (2.52 in)
Manufacturer data: sigmaphoto.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) Β· How we check
Which cameras does the Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary fit?
The Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary is a full-frame lens for L-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C L-Mount cameras its field of view equals 68 mm in full-frame terms.
L-Mount cameras
- Full frame:
- Leica SL3-P,Leica SL3-S,Sigma BF,Panasonic Lumix S1II,Panasonic Lumix S1IIE,Panasonic Lumix S1RII,Leica SL3,Panasonic Lumix S9,Blackmagic PYXIS 6K,Panasonic Lumix S5II,Panasonic Lumix S5IIX,Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K,Panasonic Lumix BS1H,Leica SL2-S,Panasonic Lumix S5,Sigma fp L,Leica SL2,Panasonic Lumix S1,Panasonic Lumix S1R,Panasonic Lumix S1H,Sigma fp,Leica SL (Typ 601)
Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar L-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary | Venus Laowa Aksen 45mm F2.8 1-5X Ultra Macro APO | Viltrox AF 40mm F2.5 | 7Artisans AF 40mm F2.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 45 mm | 45 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.5 | f/2.5 |
| Weight | 215 g | 599 g | 169 g | β |
| Filter diameter | 55 mm | β | 52 mm | 46 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 24 cm | β | 34 cm | 40 cm |
| Length | 46 mm | 121 mm | 52.5 mm | 40 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | no | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary: FAQ
Does the Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary have autofocus?
Yes, the Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary has autofocus.
Does the Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary have image stabilization?
No, the Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.
How much does the Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary weigh?
The Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary weighs 215 g. It is 46 mm long with a diameter of 64 mm.
What filter size does the Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary use?
The Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary takes 55 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary is 24 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 68 mm in full-frame terms.
Similar lenses
Venus Laowa Aksen 45mm F2.8 1-5X Ultra Macro APO
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Viltrox AF 40mm F2.5
40mm Β· f/2.5
7Artisans AF 40mm F2.5
40mm Β· f/2.5
Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50mm F2 ASPH
50mm Β· f/2
Leica Summicron-SL 50mm f/2 ASPH.
50mm Β· f/2
Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN | C
50mm Β· f/2
Viltrox AF 50mm F2
50mm Β· f/2
TTArtisan AF 40mm f/2
40mm Β· f/2
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