Sigma Contemporary 90mm f/2.8 DG 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 (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong aperture (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong build (71st percentile) 71st
- Strong user sentiment (69th percentile) 69th
Cons
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
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 | 0.3 kg / 0.7 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 90mm f/2.8 DG 90mm | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR | Sony G Master SEL70200GM2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 90mm | 28-70mm | 18-300mm | 28-200mm | 16-85mm | 70-200mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| Mount | Sony E | Canon RF | Fujifilm X | L-Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 295 | 495 | 92 | 413 | 59 | 1045 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | STM | VXD linear motor | Autofocus | AF-S | XD Linear Motors |
| Lens Type | - | zoom | zoom | macro | zoom | telephoto |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma Contemporary 90mm f/2.8 DG 90mm | 54.8 | 86.2 | 71.4 | 50.8 | 42 | 83.8 | 68.8 | 34 | 36.6 | 35.6 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 85.5 | 86.2 | 67.1 | 77.4 | 84.4 | 83.8 | 0 | 77.4 | 87.9 | 98.2 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.1 | 74.9 | 96.3 | 88.4 | 73.5 | 76.9 | 34.8 | 99.2 | 83 | 80.5 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.8 | 77.8 | 73.8 | 89.5 | 90.9 | 71.4 | 0 | 95.7 | 75.3 | 99.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Compare | 54.8 | 74.9 | 98.4 | 59.8 | 64.1 | 76.9 | 83.3 | 94.3 | 87.9 | 92.2 |
| Sony G Master SEL70200GM2 Compare | 98.1 | 90.8 | 33.3 | 33.1 | 87.2 | 83.8 | 83.3 | 79.4 | 94.8 | 80.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
B&H Photo 1 offer From CA$1,000
Amazon.ca 1 offer From CA$1,553
Price History
Usage Scores
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