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Silver 50mm f/2 DG Contemporary L Mount lens, compact metal barrel

SIGMA

SIGMA 50mm f/2 DG Contemporary L Mount Silver camera lens

SKU CH-N246-0094Q

A compact 50mm f/2 prime lens with 11 elements in 9 groups and a 9-blade diaphragm for smooth bokeh on L-mount cameras

  • Sharp portraits with 50mm f/2 aperture
  • Close-ups from 45 cm minimum focus
  • High resolution via 11 elements in 9 groups
  • Smooth bokeh from 9-blade rounded diaphragm
  • Compact mirrorless design for everyday carry

Compact 50mm f/2 prime for L Mount

The Sigma 50mm f/2 DG Contemporary is a standard lens built for full-frame L Mount mirrorless cameras. Its 50mm focal length and bright f/2 aperture suit portrait, landscape and everyday photography. The optical formula uses 11 elements in 9 groups, including one SLD and three aspherical elements, to deliver high-resolution results across the frame. It is designed for photographers who want a lightweight, high-quality prime for daily carry.

Consistent sharpness from close focus to infinity

The lens focuses from 17.8 inches (45 cm) to infinity, providing a maximum magnification ratio of 1:6.9 for detailed close-up work. The advanced optical design minimises distortion and aberrations throughout the focus range, so image quality remains stable whether shooting near subjects or distant scenes. This makes it reliable for sustained shooting sessions where focus distance changes frequently. The SLD and aspherical elements work together to maintain clarity across the entire image area.

Nine-blade diaphragm creates smooth background

The rounded 9-blade aperture produces pleasing bokeh with natural transitions between in-focus and out-of-focus areas. Optical coatings and the element arrangement help suppress flare and ghosting when working in backlit conditions. The compact construction keeps the lens balanced on mirrorless bodies, supporting comfortable handling during extended use. No specific power, thermal or noise characteristics apply to this passive optical device.

Highlights

  • Sharp portraits with 50mm f/2 aperture
  • Close-ups from 45 cm minimum focus
  • High resolution via 11 elements in 9 groups
  • Smooth bokeh from 9-blade rounded diaphragm
  • Compact mirrorless design for everyday carry

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How does the 50mm f/2 DG Contemporary handle heat and power draw during all-day shooting?

As a passive prime lens with no motorised stabilisation or electronics beyond the aperture diaphragm, it generates no measurable heat and draws no power from the camera body during extended use.

What camera body must I already own for this lens to function?

Any full-frame or APS-C mirrorless camera using the L Mount will operate the aperture and focus normally; no adapter or firmware add-on is required.

Will the 50mm f/2 DG Contemporary work properly alongside my older L Mount lenses?

Yes — it shares the same mount diameter, flange distance and electronic protocol, so it meters, focuses and exchanges EXIF data identically to earlier L Mount primes and zooms.

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