
Sony E Autofocus
Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN Contemporary
- Focal length
- 65 mm
- Aperture
- f/2
- Weight
- 405 g
- Filter diameter
- 62 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 55 cm
- Length
- 76.7 mm
At a Glance
This 65 mm prime for Sony E full-frame cameras sits in the short telephoto range. At f/2 it gathers plenty of light and gives a shallow depth of field. The lens weighs 405 g, is 76.7 mm long and has a dust and splash resistant mount. It suits portraits and events.
Good for
- Portraits
- Events
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 65 mm
- Max. focal length
- 65 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/2
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/2
- Min. aperture
- f/22
- Elements
- 12
- Groups
- 9
- Weight
- 405 g (0.89 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 62 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 55 cm (21.65 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:6.8 (0.15×)
- Length
- 76.7 mm (3.02 in)
- Diameter
- 72 mm (2.83 in)
- Released
- December 2020
Manufacturer data: sigma-global.com, sigma-global.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN Contemporary fit?
The Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN Contemporary is a full-frame lens for Sony E-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Sony E-Mount cameras its field of view equals 98 mm in full-frame terms.
Sony E-Mount cameras
- Full frame:
- Sony A7R VI,Sony A7 V,Sony FX2,Sony A1 II,Sony A9 III,Sony A7C II,Sony A7CR,Sony ZV-E1,Sony A7R V,Sony A7 IV,Sony A1,Sony FX3,Sony A7S III,Sony A7C,Sony FX6,Sony A7R IV (A7R IVA),Sony A9 II,Sony FX9,Sony A7 III,Sony A7R III (A7R IIIA),Sony A9,Sony A7R II,Sony A7S II,Sony A7 II,Sony A7S,Sony A7,Sony A7R
- APS-C:
- Sony ZV-E10 II,Sony A6700,Sony FX30,Sony ZV-E10,Sony A6600,Sony A6100,Sony A6400,Sony A6500,Sony A6300,Sony QX1 (ILCE-QX1),Sony A6000,Sony A5100,Sony A3500,Sony A5000,Sony A3000,Sony NEX-5T,Sony NEX-3N,Sony NEX-6,Sony NEX-5R,Sony NEX-F3,Sony NEX-7,Sony NEX-5N,Sony NEX-C3,Sony NEX-5,Sony NEX-3
Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN Contemporary compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Sony E-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN Contemporary | Voigtländer Macro APO-Lanthar 65mm f/2 | TTArtisan AF 75mm f/2 | Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 65 mm | 65 mm | 75 mm | 70 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/2 | f/2 | f/2 | f/2.8 |
| Weight | 405 g | 625 g | – | 570 g |
| Filter diameter | 62 mm | 67 mm | 62 mm | 49 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 55 cm | 31 cm | 75 cm | 26 cm |
| Length | 76.7 mm | 91.3 mm | 74 mm | 132 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | no | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN Contemporary: FAQ
Does the Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN Contemporary have autofocus?
Yes, the Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN Contemporary has autofocus.
Does the Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN Contemporary have image stabilization?
No, the Sigma 65mm F2 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 65mm F2 DG DN Contemporary weigh?
The Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN Contemporary weighs 405 g. It is 76.7 mm long with a diameter of 72 mm.
What filter size does the Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN Contemporary use?
The Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN Contemporary takes 62 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN Contemporary focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN Contemporary is 55 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN Contemporary a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN Contemporary covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 98 mm in full-frame terms.
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