Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Leica L – Overview
The Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Leica L is a premium wide-angle prime lens designed specifically for Leica L-Mount APS-C mirrorless cameras. Offering a 35mm full-frame equivalent focal length and a bright f/1.4 maximum aperture, this lens is ideal for street photography, travel, landscapes, environmental portraits, documentary photography, and video production. As part of Sigma's Contemporary series, it combines exceptional optical performance, fast autofocus, and a compact, lightweight design, making it an excellent everyday lens for Leica L-Mount users.
Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Leica L – Key Features
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Leica L Mount
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APS-C Format Lens
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23mm Wide-Angle Prime Lens
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35mm Full-Frame Equivalent Focal Length
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Bright f/1.4 Maximum Aperture
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Minimum Aperture f/16
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Stepping Motor Autofocus
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Internal Focusing System
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13 Elements in 10 Groups
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3 SLD Elements
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2 Aspherical Elements
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Super Multi-Layer Coating
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Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
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Dust and Splash-Resistant Mount
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52mm Filter Thread
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Compact Contemporary Series Design
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Optimized for Photography and Video
Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Leica L Price in Kenya
| Product | Price in Kenya |
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| Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Leica L | KSh 57,400 – KSh 62,400 |
Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Leica L Specifications Table
| Specification | Details |
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| Product | Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens |
| Lens Mount | Leica L |
| Format Compatibility | APS-C |
| Focal Length | 23mm |
| Full-Frame Equivalent | 35mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.4 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 |
| Lens Construction | 13 Elements in 10 Groups |
| Special Elements | 3 SLD Elements, 2 Aspherical Elements |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 (Rounded) |
| Angle of View | 63.4° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 25 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 1:7.3 |
| Autofocus | Stepping Motor |
| Filter Size | 52 mm |
| Dimensions | Approx. 65.8 × 76.9 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 340 g |
Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Leica L – Optical Performance
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Bright f/1.4 aperture delivers excellent low-light performance
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Natural 35mm equivalent field of view for everyday photography
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Outstanding edge-to-edge sharpness
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Advanced optical design minimizes chromatic aberration and distortion
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Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting
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Rounded diaphragm produces smooth, attractive background blur
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Excellent for street, travel, portraits, landscapes, and video production
Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Leica L – Autofocus and Handling
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Fast and quiet stepping motor autofocus
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Smooth autofocus performance for video recording
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Internal focusing system for consistent handling
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Responsive manual focus operation
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Compact and lightweight for daily use
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Compatible with standard 52mm screw-in filters
Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Leica L – Build and Design
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Premium Sigma Contemporary Series construction
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Dust and splash-resistant mount
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Durable lightweight body
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Rounded 9-blade diaphragm for beautiful background blur
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Includes a petal-type lens hood
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Designed for everyday photography and professional content creation
Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Leica L – Ideal Use Cases
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Street photography
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Travel photography
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Landscape photography
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Environmental portraits
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Documentary photography
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Everyday photography
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Vlogging
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Video production
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Lifestyle photography
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Content creation
Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Leica L – FAQs
1. Is the Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens compatible with Leica L-Mount cameras?
Yes. It is designed for APS-C Leica L-Mount cameras and is also compatible with other APS-C cameras using the L-Mount system.
2. What is the full-frame equivalent focal length?
The 23mm focal length provides an angle of view equivalent to 35mm on a full-frame camera.
3. Does the lens support autofocus?
Yes. It features a fast and quiet stepping motor autofocus system.
4. What filter size does the lens use?
The lens accepts 52 mm filters.
5. Is this lens suitable for low-light photography?
Yes. The bright f/1.4 aperture provides excellent low-light performance while creating beautiful background blur.
Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Leica L – Pros and Cons
| Pros | Cons |
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| Bright f/1.4 aperture | APS-C format only |
| Excellent image sharpness | No optical image stabilization |
| Fast and quiet autofocus | Fixed focal length |
| Compact and lightweight | |
| Dust and splash-resistant mount | |
| Excellent low-light performance | |
| Supports 52mm filters |
Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Leica L – Conclusion
The Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Leica L is an exceptional everyday prime lens that delivers outstanding sharpness, excellent low-light performance, and a versatile 35mm equivalent focal length. Its compact design, reliable autofocus, and premium optical quality make it an excellent choice for street photography, travel, portraits, landscapes, and professional video creation, making it one of the best wide-angle prime lenses available for Leica L-Mount APS-C cameras.
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| Shop Location | Kenya |
