{"product_id":"sigma-23mm-f1-4-dc-dn-contemporary-fuji-x","title":"Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Fuji X)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"456\"\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"284\"\u003ewide-angle prime lens\u003c\/strong\u003e designed specifically for \u003cstrong data-start=\"311\" data-end=\"339\"\u003eAPS-C mirrorless cameras\u003c\/strong\u003e (like Fujifilm X series). It delivers a \u003cstrong data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"424\"\u003e35mm full-frame equivalent field of view\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it extremely versatile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"461\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1818pt8\" data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"487\"\u003e Key Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"934\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"w9fsg8\" data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"546\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"508\"\u003eFocal length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23mm (≈ 35mm full-frame equivalent)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mpiyaw\" data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"578\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"570\"\u003eMaximum aperture:\u003c\/strong\u003e f\/1.4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ioew9m\" data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"609\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"602\"\u003eMinimum aperture:\u003c\/strong\u003e f\/16\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6v45ev\" data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"736\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"634\"\u003eLens construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13 elements in 10 groups (includes SLD \u0026amp; aspherical elements) \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"608x4o\" data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"772\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"753\"\u003eDiaphragm:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 rounded blades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gmth6q\" data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"810\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"802\"\u003eMinimum focus distance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gcue8e\" data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"839\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"831\"\u003eMagnification:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:7.3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qvlucw\" data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"865\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"858\"\u003eFilter size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 52mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xxokoa\" data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"934\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"888\"\u003eWeight (Fuji X):\u003c\/strong\u003e ~335g \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"939\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1cq9evt\" data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"965\"\u003e Optical Performance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"bbolii\" data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"983\"\u003e1. Sharpness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1153\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wqszs4\" data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1052\"\u003eVery \u003cstrong data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1024\"\u003esharp even wide open at f\/1.4\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially in the center\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"23hdo3\" data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1105\"\u003eGood edge-to-edge performance for an APS-C prime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"147pwmv\" data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1153\"\u003eDesigned for modern high-resolution sensors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003e This is one of the standout features—usable at f\/1.4 without needing to stop down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1245\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"zsqdef\" data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1277\"\u003e2. Bokeh (Background Blur)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1459\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gn8m2g\" data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1404\"\u003eThanks to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1327\"\u003ef\/1.4 aperture + 9 rounded blades\u003c\/strong\u003e, you get:\n\u003cul data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1404\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"p5o1eo\" data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1374\"\u003eSmooth, creamy background blur\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16wwzzx\" data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1404\"\u003eNice subject separation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bmivzv\" data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1459\"\u003eGreat for portraits, street shots, and detail work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1464\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"4mh684\" data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1494\"\u003e3. Low-Light Performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1611\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6hlg0j\" data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1611\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1519\"\u003ef\/1.4 aperture\u003c\/strong\u003e allows:\n\u003cul data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1611\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gr1816\" data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1578\"\u003eMore light → better night\/street photography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kjqhze\" data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1611\"\u003eLower ISO → cleaner images\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1616\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1qvz1sp\" data-start=\"1618\" data-end=\"1649\"\u003e4. Distortion \u0026amp; Aberrations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1812\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fx84cv\" data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1812\"\u003eOptical design minimizes:\n\u003cul data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1812\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wrjf33\" data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1721\"\u003eChromatic aberration (color fringing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1b0bjyv\" data-start=\"1724\" data-end=\"1812\"\u003eDistortion (with in-camera correction support) \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"1817\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"sbm8jd\" data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"1845\"\u003e Autofocus \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"2076\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ncpcka\" data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"1955\"\u003eUses a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1856\" data-end=\"1880\"\u003estepping motor (STM)\u003c\/strong\u003e:\n\u003cul data-start=\"1884\" data-end=\"1955\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xk0lks\" data-start=\"1884\" data-end=\"1912\"\u003eFast and quiet autofocus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6o44h3\" data-start=\"1915\" data-end=\"1955\"\u003eWorks well for both photos and video\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"u6lds0\" data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"2076\"\u003eSupports:\n\u003cul data-start=\"1970\" data-end=\"2076\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ec7qkq\" data-start=\"1970\" data-end=\"1994\"\u003eContinuous AF (AF-C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1119ozo\" data-start=\"1997\" data-end=\"2076\"\u003eFace\/eye detection on Fujifilm bodies \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2078\" data-end=\"2145\"\u003e Not as premium as Fuji’s linear motors, but still very reliable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2150\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"18i5b54\" data-start=\"2152\" data-end=\"2172\"\u003e Build \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2174\" data-end=\"2447\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bk6u24\" data-start=\"2174\" data-end=\"2232\"\u003eCompact and lightweight → \u003cstrong data-start=\"2202\" data-end=\"2230\"\u003egreat for everyday carry\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vl5opu\" data-start=\"2233\" data-end=\"2289\"\u003eSolid construction (Sigma Contemporary line quality)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1u9xhwx\" data-start=\"2290\" data-end=\"2388\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2292\" data-end=\"2315\"\u003eRubber-sealed mount\u003c\/strong\u003e for basic dust\/splash resistance \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1misfiz\" data-start=\"2389\" data-end=\"2447\"\u003eMinimalist design (no aperture ring, unlike Fuji lenses)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2449\" data-end=\"2452\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1roernr\" data-start=\"2454\" data-end=\"2480\"\u003e Real-World Use Cases\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2482\" data-end=\"2560\"\u003eThis lens is extremely versatile due to its \u003cstrong data-start=\"2526\" data-end=\"2559\"\u003e35mm equivalent field of view\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2562\" data-end=\"2732\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3wuee2\" data-start=\"2562\" data-end=\"2587\"\u003eStreet photography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1h6o8km\" data-start=\"2588\" data-end=\"2620\"\u003e Portraits (environmental)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1py6g6a\" data-start=\"2621\" data-end=\"2654\"\u003eTravel \u0026amp; everyday shooting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"r4fimo\" data-start=\"2655\" data-end=\"2689\"\u003eFood \u0026amp; product photography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"u5l0hy\" data-start=\"2690\" data-end=\"2732\"\u003eVideo (low focus breathing, quiet AF)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Best Pricer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54172530082121,"sku":null,"price":410.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0909\/6849\/0313\/files\/ee_e7f30221-f20d-4f9e-b341-d2e85324125a.webp?v=1775803539","url":"https:\/\/www.bestpricer.co.uk\/products\/sigma-23mm-f1-4-dc-dn-contemporary-fuji-x","provider":"Best Pricer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}