Sigma Contemporary 45mm f/2.8 DG 45mm
Its deliberate spherical aberration control creates a distinct rendering with a soft, gradient bokeh fall-off that separates it from clinically sharp modern lenses. The all-metal build and compact 230g weight make it a discreet, durable companion for all-day carry on full-frame Sony E-mount bodies. This lens is best for street and portrait photographers who prioritize character and tactile build quality over absolute optical perfection.
Focal length 45mm
Aperture f/2.8
Mount Sony E
Weight 230 g
af type Autofocus
49 Overall Score
Price €0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong aperture (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong bokeh (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong build (81st percentile) 81st
Cons
- Below average macro (12th percentile)
- Below average optical (18th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Focal Length Min | 45 |
| Focal Length Max | 45 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 55 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sigma Contemporary 45mm f/2.8 DG 45mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM | Sony G SELP28135G.SYX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 45mm | 17-28mm | 28-75mm | 12-60mm | 28-70mm | 28-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/22 | f/4 |
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | false | false | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 230 | 450 | 540 | 320 | 495 | 420 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | Stepping Motor | VXD | linear motor | STM | SSM |
| Lens Type | - | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma Contemporary 45mm f/2.8 DG 45mm | 54.6 | 83.5 | 81.3 | 11.8 | 18.4 | 85.8 | 33.6 | 38 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87 | 88.1 | 73.6 | 86.3 | 87 | 85.8 | 68.1 | 38 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 54.6 | 88.1 | 67.2 | 87.3 | 87.8 | 85.8 | 78.2 | 38 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98 | 88.1 | 83.1 | 50.4 | 90.2 | 85.8 | 93.1 | 83.2 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 87 | 25.9 | 70.2 | 80.4 | 85 | 22.6 | 77.2 | 98.5 |
| Sony G SELP28135G.SYX Compare | 94.2 | 80.2 | 75.5 | 31.2 | 87 | 69.9 | 92.4 | 92.8 |
Usage Scores
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