Sigma Contemporary 26B965 90mm
Weighing just 295g with an all-metal, dust- and splash-resistant I Series build, this full-frame 90mm f/2.8 prime stands out for its exceptional portability and tactile knurled aperture ring. Its fast internal focus system and 9-blade diaphragm deliver smooth, quiet autofocus and pleasing bokeh in a remarkably compact package. This lens is best for Sony E-mount portrait and street photographers who prioritize lightweight, discreet handling without sacrificing premium build quality.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong bokeh (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong aperture (86th percentile) 86th
Cons
- Below average build (4th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Focal Length Min | 90 |
| Focal Length Max | 90 |
| Elements | 11 |
| Groups | 10 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/22 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | Full-Frame |
| Weight | 4.1 kg / 9.1 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 55 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 500 |
| Max Magnification | 1:5 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sigma Contemporary 26B965 90mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Sony G SELP28135G.SYX | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 | Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 90mm | 18-140mm | 28-75mm | 28-135mm | 20-60mm | 18mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/16 |
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z | Sony E | Sony E | L-Mount | Fujifilm X |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | true | false | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 4128 | 315 | 540 | 420 | 350 | 370 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | stepping motor | VXD | SSM | stepping motor | Linear motor |
| Lens Type | - | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma Contemporary 26B965 90mm | 54.6 | 88 | 3.9 | 55.6 | 47.2 | 85.6 | 63.3 | 33.6 | 35.6 | 37.9 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 86.9 | 77.7 | 83.8 | 82.6 | 88.5 | 79.7 | 0 | 96.2 | 32.2 | 96.6 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 54.6 | 88 | 67.2 | 87.3 | 87.8 | 85.6 | 80.4 | 78.2 | 83.3 | 37.9 |
| Sony G SELP28135G.SYX Compare | 94.2 | 80.1 | 75.4 | 31 | 86.9 | 69.8 | 63.3 | 92.3 | 50.6 | 92.8 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 Compare | 86.9 | 86 | 80.5 | 66.1 | 76.4 | 79.7 | 0 | 81.4 | 65.3 | 37.9 |
| Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR Compare | 98 | 41.2 | 79.3 | 84.1 | 83.4 | 45.8 | 90.8 | 33.6 | 88 | 37.9 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
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