{"product_id":"sigma-12mm-f-1-4-dc-contemporary-lens","title":"Sigma 12mm f\/1.4 DC Contemporary Lens","description":"\u003ch3\u003eSigma 12mm f\/1.4 DC Contemporary Lens\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEffortless shooting for both stills and video. This ultra-wide f\/1.4 lens brings creativity and colour to everyday moments with superb image quality and mobility. The Sigma 12mm f\/1.4 DC | Contemporary is an ultra-wide-angle prime lens that achieves the widest angle of view of 12mm among all f\/1.4 lenses for APS-C cameras available in the market today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing the latest optical design, the lens delivers high resolution, capturing vast starry skies and landscapes with exquisite detail from its wide-open aperture. While maintaining uncompromising performance, the compact and lightweight design maximises the mobility of APS-C cameras, enabling agile shooting. This large-aperture ultra-wide-angle lens seamlessly combines high performance and portability, bringing new perspectives to a wide range of scenes, whether stills or video, including outdoor landscapes, travel, and street photography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePowerful Visual Expression Enabled by Superior Optical Performance Combining an Ultra-Wide Angle and f\/1.4 Aperture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe widest angle of view of 12mm among f\/1.4 lenses for APS-C cameras. The world's first lens to achieve a 12mm focal length with a large f\/1.4 aperture. The ultra-wide angle of 12mm (equivalent to 18mm in 35mm format, or 19mm) captures the entire scene in front of you, while the dynamic angle of view and brightness of f\/1.4 enable highly impressive photography even in low-light conditions, such as nighttime street photography. Additionally, the ultra-wide angle is ideal for group selfies and vlogging. Whether shooting stills or video, the Sigma 12mm f\/1.4 DC | Contemporary offers high flexibility and diverse possibilities in creative expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOutstanding Optical Performance Across the Entire Image\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree double-sided aspherical lenses and two SLD glass elements are effectively arranged to achieve high optical performance from a wide-open aperture of f\/1.4. Sagittal coma flare is also well corrected, ensuring clear, sharp images from edge to edge, even in starry night scenes where fine details and sharpness are essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompact and Lightweight Design for Excellent Portability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe effective placement of double-sided aspherical elements has resulted in a compact and lightweight design with a total length of 69.4mm and a weight of 225g, despite its ultra-wide angle and large aperture. This ensures high mobility, making the lens easy to carry around for travel and outdoor scenes. The lens is also compatible with shooting grips and gimbals. Photographers and filmmakers can enjoy the dynamic expression unique to a 12mm f\/1.4 lens, effortlessly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesigned for Comfortable Shooting of Both Stills and Video\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmooth, responsive autofocus powered by a stepping motor. High-speed, high-precision autofocus is achieved by driving a lightweight focus lens with a stepping motor that enables precise control. Whether shooting still images or videos, the Sigma 12mm f\/1.4 DC | Contemporary captures important moments without missing a beat. In addition to everyday snapshots, the lens delivers high tracking performance in scenes with movement, enabling high-quality video production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMinimal Focus Breathing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFocus breathing is suppressed, minimising changes in the angle of view caused by focus shift and enabling smooth, natural-looking focus pulls when recording video.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAperture Ring with Various Functions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEquipped with an aperture ring for intuitive control of the aperture. The version has a control ring instead of an aperture ring, allowing functions to be assigned according to the user's preferred settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesigned to Minimise Flare and Ghosting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing advanced simulation technology, flare and ghosting have been largely eliminated, ensuring that the lens renders rich, high-contrast results in all conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDust and Splash Resistant Structure and Water and Oil Repellent Coating\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to a dust and splash-resistant structure, the frontmost surface of the lens has a water and oil-repellent coating applied, so that the lens can be used safely even in harsh outdoor environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Comprehensive Lineup of f\/1.4 Prime Lenses for APS-C Mirrorless Cameras\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sigma Contemporary line offers a wide range of f\/1.4 prime lenses for APS-C cameras. Based on the concept of combining exceptional resolution with a compact, lightweight design, Sigma has achieved a full lineup of f\/1.4 lenses across key focal lengths: 16mm, 23mm, 30mm, 56mm, and now 12mm. The addition of the Sigma 12mm f\/1.4 DC | Contemporary further expands the large-aperture lens series, delivering outstanding optical performance, while maintaining the mobility suited to APS-C mirrorless systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUltra-Wide 12mm Angle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge f\/1.4 Aperture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-Resolution Optical Performance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact Lightweight Design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast Responsive Autofocus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinimal Focus Breathing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDust and Splash Resistance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigma 12mm f\/1.4 DC Contemporary Lens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLens Hood LH652-01\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFront Cap LCF-62 IV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRear Cap LCR III\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePouch\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sigma","offers":[{"title":"Sony E","offer_id":46964454391975,"sku":"GC40-4416965","price":934.15,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canon RF","offer_id":46964454424743,"sku":"GC40-4416972","price":934.15,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fujifilm X","offer_id":46964454457511,"sku":"GC40-4416975","price":934.15,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/4083\/0375\/files\/GC40-4416965_1_f210c103-aaa3-4415-a013-0d5dc6c54057.jpg?v=1755589817","url":"https:\/\/www.georges.com.au\/products\/sigma-12mm-f-1-4-dc-contemporary-lens","provider":"Georges Cameras","version":"1.0","type":"link"}