Sigma Power of F1.2 Photo Contest

By SIGMA

Experience the Power of F1.2

Participants are invited to share photos shot with the Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN | Art, Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN | Art or new 35mm F1.2 DG II | Art for a chance to win up to $3,000 in credit toward the purchase of any Sigma AND have your winning image displayed in the 2026 Sigma America Pop-up in New York. Second and Third place prizes available.

Official rules plus complete awards and prize information


How to enter

Photos entered should exemplify the beauty and unrivaled power of a F1.2 aperture, featuring clear rendering, and large, beautiful bokeh.

Please review the requirements prior to entering. Submissions will be judged by a select panel of Sigma experts and Ambassadors.

Final submissions must be received by February 17 at 11:59PM EST


Submission criteria (read before entering):

  • Submitted image(s) must be taken with a Sigma 50mm F1.2 or Sigma 35mm F1.2 lens.
  • Submitted image(s) must be taken at F1.2 to demonstrate the desirable qualities of a wide open aperture.
  • Up to 5 images may be included per submission.
  • Only one submission per person.
  • EXIF data is required and must be embedded in the photo(s). Images submitted without EXIF data will be disqualified.
  • No AI-generated images accepted.
  • Must be US resident 18 years of age or older.

Meet the judges


Don’t have an F1.2 lens?

Limited rentals of a Sigma 50mm F1.2 or 35mm F1.2 lens are available at select authorized dealers (in-person pickup only):

K&M Camera
54 Orchard St.
New York, NY 10002
(800) 343-9826

B&C Camera
4511 West Sahara Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702) 871-1100

Nelson Photo & Video
3625 Midway Dr J
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 234-6621

Competitive Cameras
2025 Irving Blvd. Suite 107
Dallas, TX 75207
(214) 744-5511

Roberts Camera
220 E St. Clair St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 636-5544

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