Lens Guides

Hands-on reviews, technical information, and advice on SIGMA Art, Sports and Contemporary lenses for DSLRs and mirrorless cameras.

One Year Creating Portraits With the SIGMA 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art Lens

Photographer Keydrin Franklin is known for his vibrant portrait work, and after owning the lens for over a year, the SIGMA 85mm F1.4 DG DN | Art has become one of his favorite photographic tools to help make his vision into reality.

The Beauty of the Night Sky with the SIGMA 24mm F2 DG DN Contemporary Lens

Photographer Babak Tafreshi was unsure how an ultra-compact wide-angle lens would capture the vastness of the night sky, but the images created with the SIGMA 24mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary lens made him a believer.

En Pointe in Arizona: Desert Dance Photography with SIGMA 28mm & 40mm Art Prime Lenses

Packing two of the most acclaimed SIGMA Art prime lenses – the 28mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art and 40mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art – portrait and dance photographer Marla Michele Must ventured to the Arizona desert to capture a series of ballet images that made her clients leap (ever so gracefully) for joy!

First Look: SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens

An everyday lens that does it all, the SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary – the smallest and lightest F2.8 lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras – has the zoom range, low-light capability, autofocus performance and incredibly compact size to fit any situation.

Team Tests: SIGMA 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art Lens

The 35mm is a classic lens for any photographer, which is why the SIGMA America tech crew took their freshly-minted copies of the SIGMA 35mm F1.4 DG DN | Art lens out for a test and enjoyed every minute!

Creative Cosplay Photography with SIGMA I series Prime Lenses (and more!)

Cosplay photography, much like portraying one’s favorite characters, can be fun, engaging, and endlessly creative! See how Anabel DFlux does it with her collection of compact SIGMA prime lenses.

Creating Timeless Moments with the SIGMA 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art Lens

There’s nothing like a 35mm prime lens to capture the very essence of a special moment, which is why photographer Meg Loeks uses her SIGMA 35mm F1.4 DG DN | Art lens to document a wide variety of heartwarming family scenes.

The Two Indispensable Mirrorless Prime Lenses for Wedding Photography

Wedding photographer and Leica shooter Jay Cassario shows why the SIGMA 35mm and 85mm F1.4 DG DN | Art lenses are the perfect combination of primes for wedding day magic.

First Look: SIGMA 90mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary Lens

The SIGMA 90mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary is the compact, portrait-length lens that won’t weigh you down, fits anywhere, and does it all with style! Pro photographer Heather Larkin takes this tiny I series lens for a test, shooting vivid portraits and capturing the vibrant colors of nature.

First Look: SIGMA 24mm F2 DG DN Contemporary Lens

Fast, wide and compact, the SIGMA 24mm F2 DG DN Contemporary lens joins the I series and gives photographers a truly portable option for night sky and landscape shooting, as well as video work, streaming and vlogging. Darren White puts this lens to the test in the picturesque American wilderness.