Stylishly sleek, the Leica L-mount Sigma 65mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary Lens is a shot-tele/long-normal prime offering a unique field of view well-suited to portraiture and selective everyday shooting. Complementing the slightly long focal length is a bright f/2 design that helps to maintain a portable form factor while also contributing to low-light performance and depth of field control. Optically, this 65mm f/2 includes a pair of aspherical elements and one low dispersion element in its design to control a variety of aberrations and achieve notable sharpness and clarity. A Super Multi-Layer Coating has also been applied, which reduces flare and ghosting for greater contrast.

Benefitting handling, this lens features a stepping motor for quick and quiet AF performance that suits both photo and video applications. As an I Series lens, too, this lens incorporates a manual aperture ring and all-metal barrel constriction into its design for enhanced tactility. Additionally, there is a rounded nine-blade diaphragm for smooth bokeh quality and the lens housing is also weather-sealed to suit working in inclement conditions.

L-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format    Aperture Range: f/2 to f/22    One SLD Element, Two Aspherical Elements    Super Multi-Layer Coating    Stepping Motor AF System    Dust- and Splash-Resistant Construction    Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm

As part of the Contemporary line within Sigma's Global Vision series, this lens is designed to achieve a balance between convenience and performance, and meshes a compact, lightweight build and versatile handling with notable optical attributes.

I Series lens emphasizes a sleek and stylish physical design that is built to the same operational standards of Sigma's Cine lenses, including a mechanical aperture ring, knurled metal components, and various switches and tactile controls for intuitive operation.

Long-normal 65mm lens is designed for full-frame Leica L-mount mirrorless cameras, however can also be used with APS-C models where it provides a 97.5mm equivalent focal length.

Bright f/2 maximum aperture strikes and ideal balance between speed and size and manages to maintain a compact physical profile while also offering low-light performance and depth of field control.

One Special Low Dispersion (SLD) element markedly reduces chromatic aberrations and color fringing for improved clarity and color accuracy.

Two aspherical elements help to control distortion and spherical aberrations for a high degree of sharpness and accurate rendering.

A Super Multi-Layer Coating has been applied to lens elements in order to minimize lens flare and ghosting and contribute to producing contrast-rich and color-neutral imagery, even in backlit conditions.

Integrated stepping motor realizes smooth and quiet autofocus, which is further complemented by an internal focusing design to promote greater responsiveness.

Manual aperture ring includes an 'A' position for camera-based aperture selection.

Rounded nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a smooth and pleasing bokeh quality.

Brass bayonet affords improved mounting accuracy and rigidity and rubber sealing is incorporated in the mount's design to render it dust- and splash-resistant.

Included LCF62-01M magnetic lens cap attaches directly to the front of the lens and is compatible with the optional CH-11 Lens Cap Holder.

This lens is compatible with the optional Sigma UD-11 USB Dock for fine-tuning different lens characteristics and updating its firmware.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is this a Macro Lens? Can I take photos of wedding rings with this?

A: This is not a macro lens. If you're looking for a macro lens to use for your Sony consider looking at these options instead. https://bhpho.to/3lRv865 (Sigma 70mm Macro) https://bhpho.to/3lSehzT (Sony 90mm Macro) https://bhpho.to/3lPjkRN (Sigma 105mm Macro)

Q: 2. is this work for Leica CL?

A: Yes Sigma 65mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary Lens for Leica L is compatible with Leica CL. Sigma recommend updating the firmware to the latest one in the camera, the AFL button cannot be used, and The message “Lens with high power consumption causes faster battery discharge.” may be displayed, and the display of the battery level may not be stable. This is the product specification due to the power consumption of the lens.

Q: 3. Can the clicking indents of the aperture ring be disabled in any way? Also, is the focus by wire in manual focus mode?

A: No, Sigma 24mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary Lens for Leica L does not offer a di click switch on the lens to disable the aperture ring cliccking mechanism. Sigma makes the following 24mm lens which provide this option. Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens for Leica L BH #SI2414AL • MFR #405969 https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1719347-REG/sigma_24mm_f_1_4_dg_dn.html?sts=pi

Q: 4. How well does the Autofocus work with Sony a7 cameras?

A: The Sigma 90mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary Lens for Sony E is a sharp lens and the Autofus is compatible and good with the A7.

Q: 5. Can you reverse this hood to store over the lens barrel when you don't need it?

A: Yes the lens hood can be reverse-mounted on the Sigma 65mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary Lens.

Q: 6. Is this lens good enough to resolve a7R IV 61MP resolution?

A: This lens has great resolving power that can keep up with ultra high resolution cameras like the A7R IV.

Q: 7. Why no data in the Specs page? is this lens weather-proof?

A: This Sigma 24mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary Lens for Leica L, would have a Weather-Sealed Construction.

Q: 8. Are there dust issues like with the 24-70 DGDN?

A: As of the date/time of this reply, I have not heard of any major issues or complaints concerning dust with the Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary Lens for Sony E. However, if you have issues with the above lens, you may contact Sigma Photo directly by calling them at 1.800.896.6858 or by e-mailing them at info@sigmaphoto.com.

Q: 9. When will this be available for Canon 5D MKIV? Also, can I do macro shots with it?

A: Thank you for your interest in Sigma products. This lens is only available for Sony E and L mount mirrorless cameras. Please look at the Sigma 105mm for Canon https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/806377-REG/Sigma_258101_105mm_f_2_8_EX_DG.html?sts=pi&pim=Y or Sigma 70mm F2.8 for Canon https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1393480-REG/sigma_70mm_f_2_8_dg_macro.html?sts=pi&pim=Y. Both lenses are compatible with your Canon 5D camera

Q: 10. what is the length measurement with the lens hood attached?

A: The Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary Lens for Leica L with the lens hood attached measures to 5 3/4".