Sigma 65mm f/2 DG Contemporary Lens Black for L Mount

Sigma 65mm f/2 DG Contemporary Lens Black for L Mount Summary

The Sigma 65mm f/2 DG Contemporary Lens in Black offers a slightly longer-than-standard focal length in a portable, all-metal construction that balances classic handling with modern performance. Designed for full-frame L Mount mirrorless cameras, it produces flattering perspective for portraits and detailed results for travel, street or video work.

Weighing just 405g and measuring 74.7mm in length, the 65mm f/2 is the longest and heaviest lens in Sigma’s I series, but still notably compact compared to traditional portrait primes. The F2 aperture allows for shallow depth-of-field and solid low-light performance, while retaining a smaller size and lighter build than faster portrait options in the Art series.

Internally, the lens features 12 elements in 9 groups, including two aspherical elements and one SLD element, delivering excellent sharpness across the frame with minimal vignetting and low chromatic aberration. The tactile metal aperture and focus rings, paired with a magnetic lens cap and dedicated hood, round out a high-quality, user-focused package.

Built in Aizu, Japan, the Sigma 65mm f/2 is a practical and versatile short telephoto lens that feels as good to use as the results it produces. It slots neatly between standard 50mm primes and longer 85mm lenses, offering a creative alternative for everyday portraits, lifestyle shoots, and on-the-go video recording.

Sigma 65mm f/2 DG Contemporary Lens Key Features

• Full-frame 65mm short telephoto lens
• Bright f/2 aperture
• Optical design includes 12 elements in 9 groups with 2 aspherical and 1 SLD element
• All-metal construction with aluminium focus and aperture rings
• Weighs 405g and measures 74.7mm
• Minimal vignetting and chromatic aberration
• Magnetic metal lens cap included
• Rubber-sealed brass lens mount
• 62mm front filter thread
• Made in Japan at Sigma’s Aizu facility

Sigma 65mm f/2 DG Contemporary Lens Black for L Mount in More Detail

Balanced Optics and Creative Reach

The Sigma 65mm f/2 DG Contemporary Lens delivers detailed results from a short telephoto focal length that sits between 50mm and traditional 85mm portrait lenses. It provides a 36.8° angle of view, which renders a slightly compressed perspective, that’s ideal for lifestyle portraits, headshots, and events, while creating natural low distortion results.

Thanks to its bright f/2 maximum aperture, the lens allows users to create background separation and shoot handheld in low-light. The optical design includes 12 elements in 9 groups, with two aspherical elements and one SLD element. This helps to maintain high levels of sharpness across the frame, reduce chromatic aberration in high contrast areas, and limit vignetting even wide open at f/2.

Image quality is crisp and consistent from the centre to the corners of the frame, and colour rendition is accurate and well balanced. The rounded 9-blade diaphragm produces smooth bokeh, further enhancing its suitability for portraiture and creative work where the subject is separated from background distractions.

Portable with high build quality

At just 405g, the 65mm f/2 lens is the heaviest lens in Sigma’s Contemporary series, but still highly portable when compared to larger alternatives. It’s 225g lighter than the 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art, making it a great option for users who require a lightweight short tele prime with great image quality.

Its metal build is made of machined aluminium parts, giving the lens a premium feel with long-term durability. The focus and aperture rings are knurled for grip and tactile response, while a dedicated aperture ring enables manual aperture control, with the option to switch to Auto for camera adjustment.

A dust and splash-resistant mount with rubber sealing is ideal for shooting outdoors on location, and the included accessories enhance ease of use and appeal.

Popular focal length with Photographers and Filmmakers

This lens is not only well-suited to stills but also a great choice for video recording. The 65mm focal length is commonly favoured by cinematographers for close framing with natural compression. Its fast aperture and smooth focus operation is ideal for narrative and documentary style productions.

Made in Aizu, Japan

As with all Sigma Contemporary lenses, the 65mm f/2 is designed, manufactured, and assembled at Sigma’s Aizu facility in Japan. This integrated approach ensures high-quality production standards and consistency across the range, supported by decades of lens-making expertise.

What’s in the box

• Sigma 65mm f/2 DG Contemporary Lens Black for L Mount
• Magnetic front lens cap
• Standard front lens cap
• Rear lens cap
• Metal lens hood