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Sigma 90mm f2.8 DG DN Contemporary

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Specifications

BrandSigma
CategoryTelephoto
Prime or ZoomPrime
Focus TypeAuto
Focal length (mm)90
Aperture (max)2.8
Filter Size (mm)55
Weight (g)295
Length (mm)60
Diameter (mm)64
Weather Sealed✔
Image Stabilization✘
Min. focus distance (m)0.5
Max. magnification0.2
Release Year2021
Release Price (USD)639
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The Sigma 90mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary is a compact 295g telephoto prime with a metal I-series build, designed as a lightweight portrait and everyday lens. Professional reviews highlight its sharpness, smooth bokeh, solid build, and portability, while noting compromises such as the modest f/2.8 aperture, visible vignetting wide open, and less subject isolation compared to faster portrait lenses. As of Sep 14 2025, user sentiment is positive, with many photographers valuing its portability and optical quality for travel and portraits, though some see it as a niche choice compared to more versatile faster telephoto primes.

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CAPTURE EVERY INSPIRING MOMENT.

Introducing Sigma’s all-new, mid-telephoto I series prime for mirrorless systems. This compact 90mm F2.8 optic is versatile, well-built and offers stunning optical performance, making it perfect for portraits, close-ups, weddings and events.

A brand new 90mm F2.8 DG | Contemporary premium compact prime has been added to Sigma’s growing I series range. It joins four existing I series primes as well as the all-new 24mm F2 DG | Contemporary , offering superb optical performance, a bright F2.8 aperture, an all-metal build and a manual aperture ring. Designed especially for mirrorless systems it feels well-balanced on modern full-frame bodies, and boasts exceptional resolving power that can keep up with the latest ultra-high-resolution cameras.

With its versatile mid-telephoto focal length, the lens is the longest I series lens yet, but remains remarkably compact and light so that it is ideal for day-to-day use. It is fully-optimized for mirrorless systems with ultra-fast and accurate AF performance, and it boasts outstanding optical capabilities. The rich, smooth bokeh makes for attractive backgrounds, which is perfect for portraits, and the minimum focusing distance of 50cm allows photographers to get closer to their subject.

This high-quality, everyday lens is able to bring scenes to life with its beautiful rendering and ultra-sharp optics, all in a portable, robust and tactile lens body.

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