{"product_id":"sigma-12mm-f1-4-dc-contemporary-sony-e","title":"Sigma 12mm F1.4 DC Contemporary (Sony E)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"717\"\u003eThe Sigma 12mm F1.4 DC Contemporary is an \u003cstrong data-start=\"236\" data-end=\"267\"\u003eultra‑wide‑angle prime lens\u003c\/strong\u003e built specifically for \u003cstrong data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"332\"\u003eAPS‑C Sony E‑mount mirrorless cameras\u003c\/strong\u003e. It pairs a very wide field of view with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"409\"\u003ebright f\/1.4 maximum aperture\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it ideal for low‑light shooting, immersive landscape and architecture photography, creative wide‑angle video, and dynamic street or travel work. The lens is part of Sigma’s Contemporary line, focused on high performance in a \u003cstrong data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"678\"\u003ecompact and lightweight package\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"722\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"rkota4\" data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"745\"\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"2070\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mlnbw0\" data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"902\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"766\"\u003eFocal Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 mm (ultra‑wide prime) — approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"839\"\u003e18 mm full‑frame equivalent\u003c\/strong\u003e on Sony APS‑C cameras. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ubplpp\" data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"1054\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"926\"\u003eMaximum Aperture:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"936\"\u003ef\/1.4\u003c\/strong\u003e — bright for strong low‑light performance and shallow depth of field effects. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qbvk09\" data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1124\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1078\"\u003eMinimum Aperture:\u003c\/strong\u003e f\/16. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xpzoyl\" data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1152\"\u003eOptical Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 elements in 12 groups with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1212\"\u003ethree aspherical elements\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1262\"\u003etwo SLD (Special Low Dispersion) elements\u003c\/strong\u003e to improve sharpness and reduce aberrations. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xf5o5s\" data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1485\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1364\"\u003eDiaphragm:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9‑blade rounded aperture design for smooth, pleasing out‑of‑focus areas (bokeh). \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"d3uq5v\" data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1629\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1518\"\u003eMinimum Focusing Distance:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~0.17 m (17 cm) — great for dramatic close‑up wide‑angle compositions. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rnqlwo\" data-start=\"1630\" data-end=\"1698\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1650\"\u003eMagnification:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~0.12×. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"sq23t1\" data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1779\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1719\"\u003eFilter Thread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 62 mm front filter. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5yewlw\" data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1871\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1782\" data-end=\"1793\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~225 g — compact and easy to carry. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1n9atcl\" data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"1966\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1874\" data-end=\"1889\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~68 mm diameter × ~69.4 mm length. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ff371b\" data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"2070\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1969\" data-end=\"1993\"\u003eImage Stabilization:\u003c\/strong\u003e None (use camera IBIS if available). \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2072\" data-end=\"2075\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1g8p17p\" data-start=\"2077\" data-end=\"2103\"\u003eOptical \u0026amp; Image Quality\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2105\" data-end=\"2721\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wmuc5\" data-start=\"2105\" data-end=\"2302\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2127\"\u003eUltra‑Wide View:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 12 mm field of view provides expansive coverage, perfect for \u003cstrong data-start=\"2193\" data-end=\"2259\"\u003elandscapes, architecture, interiors, and dramatic perspectives\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ecsn2w\" data-start=\"2303\" data-end=\"2520\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2305\" data-end=\"2340\"\u003eHigh Resolution from Wide Open:\u003c\/strong\u003e The advanced optical design delivers \u003cstrong data-start=\"2378\" data-end=\"2421\"\u003esharpness and contrast right from f\/1.4\u003c\/strong\u003e, making the lens excellent even in challenging lighting. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4eff7w\" data-start=\"2521\" data-end=\"2721\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2523\" data-end=\"2556\"\u003eMinimal Flare and Distortion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lens coatings and optimized element placement help minimize flare, ghosting, and aberrations in various lighting conditions. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2723\" data-end=\"2726\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"uwwdlb\" data-start=\"2728\" data-end=\"2751\"\u003eAutofocus \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2753\" data-end=\"3453\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1inx3bo\" data-start=\"2753\" data-end=\"2893\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2755\" data-end=\"2777\"\u003eStepping Motor AF:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast, quiet, and precise autofocus well‑suited for both stills and video. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18jf610\" data-start=\"2894\" data-end=\"3054\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2896\" data-end=\"2918\"\u003eInternal Focusing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Focus is achieved without changing the lens’s physical length, aiding balance and steadiness. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"24mn88\" data-start=\"3055\" data-end=\"3241\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3057\" data-end=\"3079\"\u003eWeather‑Resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dust‑ and splash‑resistant construction with water‑ and oil‑repellent front coating makes it reliable for outdoor work. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kvek2s\" data-start=\"3242\" data-end=\"3453\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3244\" data-end=\"3262\"\u003eAperture Ring:\u003c\/strong\u003e A dedicated aperture ring allows intuitive control; it operates as a logical control ring on some Sony bodies and can be assigned to camera functions. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3455\" data-end=\"3458\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"l1uxj5\" data-start=\"3460\" data-end=\"3477\"\u003eBest Use Cases\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3479\" data-end=\"4181\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"isz2us\" data-start=\"3479\" data-end=\"3611\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3481\" data-end=\"3507\"\u003eLandscape Photography:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wide coverage captures sweeping vistas with excellent detail. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fity4l\" data-start=\"3612\" data-end=\"3749\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3614\" data-end=\"3635\"\u003eAstrophotography:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright f\/1.4 lets you capture night skies and stars with reduced noise. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cww4f0\" data-start=\"3750\" data-end=\"3902\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3752\" data-end=\"3781\"\u003eArchitecture \u0026amp; 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