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Sigma 20-60mm f/2.8-4 DG Contemporary Lens for Sony E
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The Sigma 20-60mm F2.8-4 DG Contemporary for Sony E packs ultra-wide to standard coverage, genuine close-up ability and hybrid-ready performance into a 375g full-frame zoom built to travel light and shoot almost anything.
Pre-order today for first available UK stock. First deliveries from late Sep.
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Key Features
- Versatile 20-60mm range from wide to tight
- Compact 375g creates an exceptionally mobile setup
- Variable f/2.8-4 aperture balances brightness and portability
- Focuses to just 15.8cm for creative compositions
- Impressive 1:2.3 maximum reproduction ratio
- 15-element optical design with three SLD and three aspherical elements
- High-response Linear Actuator delivers fast, accurate AF
- Suppressed focus breathing for stable framing during filmmaking
- Dust and splash-resistant construction
- Water and oil-repellent front coating for easier cleaning
Product Summary
The appeal of this standard zoom is simple; how much you can capture from something this small. Starting at 20mm opens up landscapes, architecture, interiors, vlogging and travel content, while 60mm shifts to portraits, pets and everyday storytelling. At just 375g, it’s an easy choice when travelling light.
It gets surprisingly close too. Minimum focusing distance is just 15.8cm at 28mm, with 1:2.3 maximum magnification at 35mm for food, flowers, products and smaller subjects. Even at 60mm it manages 1:2.9, adding another perspective without changing glass.
The variable f/2.8-4 aperture helps keep it compact while providing decent brightness, particularly at the wide end for indoors, evenings and other low-light situations. Three SLD and three aspherical elements maintain consistent sharpness throughout the range.
Video is equally important, with HLA autofocus providing fast, precise tracking, while suppressed focus breathing renders natural focus transitions. Dust and splash resistance plus a water- and oil-repellent front coating round out a lightweight hybrid option made for creating wherever you go.
In More Detail
Consistent results across the zoom range
Optics include 15 elements in 13 groups, including three SLD and three special aspherical elements. This keeps sharpness consistent across the whole range, so moving between ultra-wide and a more natural perspective doesn’t mean losing quality at either end.
Impressive close-up capability
Close-up ability isn’t limited to a single focal length. Minimum focusing distance is 15.8cm at 28mm, with maximum magnification peaking at 1:2.3 at 35mm. This is near to half-macro reproduction. Even at 60mm it still provides 1:2.9, letting you fill the frame with smaller subjects while keeping more working distance.
Fast autofocus
A High-response Linear Actuator delivers fast, precise focusing with strong tracking for quick-moving subjects, including during high frame-rate capture. Operation stays quiet too, which matters just as much when recording audio alongside footage.
Controlled focus breathing for video
Changes in angle of view during focusing have been minimised, so framing stays stable when attention shifts between different parts of a scene. Pulls come out smoother and more natural during video recording.
Minimises flare and ghosting in backlight
Flare and ghosting have been tackled by Sigma’s ‘ghost busters’ through advanced simulation of incidental light. Strong resistance to flare helps maintain clarity when low sun, windows or artificial light sources are right in the frame.
Protection for outdoor use
A dust and splash-resistant structure pairs with a water- and oil-repellent coating on the front element, making dirt and moisture far easier to deal with outdoors. It isn’t waterproof though, so care is still needed around significant water exposure.
Learn more bout who, and what this is best for in our Sigma 20-60mm f/2.8-4 DG Contemporary review.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does this compare to a 24-70mm?
Starting at 20mm rather than 24mm sounds like a small difference on paper, but in practice it changes what fits in the frame. Tight interiors, group shots, room tours and sweeping backdrops all become easier without stepping backwards or switching optics. The trade-off is less reach at the other end, with 60mm rather than the 70mm of a conventional standard zoom.
Will this work well for someone upgrading from a kit lens?
Yes. The wider starting point, brighter maximum aperture and close-focusing ability all go beyond what many kit zooms offer, while the compact dimensions keep it approachable for anyone stepping up for the first time.
Can it handle talking-head videos and wider establishing shots?
Yes. The 20mm end covers broad establishing views and makes it easier to include the surroundings, while 60mm provides a more natural perspective for tighter compositions of someone speaking to camera. Moving between the two takes just a turn of the zoom ring rather than a lens change.
Does it include a constant aperture throughout the zoom?
No. The maximum aperture varies from f/2.8 at 20mm to f/4 at 60mm. This helps balance useful brightness with the low weight and compact dimensions that are central to the design.
What size filters does it take?
It has a 67mm front filter thread for adding ND, polarising and diffusion filters.
Sample images
Sample 01 ©Kayoko Nemoto @35mm. Settings: 1/160 sec. f/3.7. ISO 100
Sample 02 © Ulysses Aoki @58mm. Settings: 1/125 sec. f/4. ISO 5000
Sample 03 © Ulysses Aoki @60mm. Settings: 1/125 sec. f/4.5. ISO 100
Sample 04 © Ulysses Aoki @30mm. Settings: 1/160 sec. f/9. ISO 100
Sample 05 © Gareth Evans @60mm. Settings: 1/160 sec. f/4. ISO 640
Sample 06 © Gareth Evans @38mm. Settings: 1/250 sec. f/4. ISO 320
Specifications
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Product Name |
Sigma 20-60mm F2.8-4 DG | Contemporary |
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Product Line |
Contemporary |
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Mount |
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Format |
Full-frame |
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Focal Length |
20-60mm |
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Maximum Aperture |
f/2.8-4 |
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Minimum Aperture |
f/22-32 |
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Lens Construction |
15 elements in 13 groups |
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SLD Glass |
3 elements |
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Aspherical Elements |
3 |
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Angle of View |
94.5°-39.6° |
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Diaphragm Blades |
9 |
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Diaphragm |
Rounded |
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Minimum Focusing Distance |
15.8cm at 28mm |
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Minimum Focusing Distance Range |
20cm wide - 25cm tele |
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Maximum Magnification |
1:2.3 at 35mm |
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Filter Size |
67mm |
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Maximum Diameter |
72.2mm |
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Length |
88.0mm |
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Weight |
375g |
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Edition Number |
C026 |
What's in the Box
- Sigma 20-60mm F2.8-4 DG | Contemporary
- Pouch
- LH706-04 hood
- LCF-67 IV front cap
- LCR III rear cap
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