Sigma 90mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary vs Sigma 65mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary
Both are L-Mount primes for portrait — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Sigma 90mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary | Sigma 65mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 90mm | 65mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2 |
| Type | prime | prime |
| Coverage | full-frame | full-frame |
| Mount | L-Mount | L-Mount |
Which should you buy?
- the Sigma 65mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary opens wider (f/2) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the Sigma 65mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary (65mm) is wider — more in the frame for street and interiors; the Sigma 90mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary (90mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits
Where to buy
Sigma 90mm f/2.8 DG DN ContemporarySee price on Amazon
Sigma 65mm f/2 DG DN ContemporarySee price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the Sigma 90mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary and the Sigma 65mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary?
The Sigma 90mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary is 90mm f/2.8 prime, full-frame; the Sigma 65mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary is 65mm f/2 prime, full-frame. Both fit the L-Mount.
Which is better in low light, the Sigma 90mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary or the Sigma 65mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary?
The Sigma 65mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary — its f/2 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/2.8 of the other.
Do the Sigma 90mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary and Sigma 65mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary fit the same camera?
Yes — both are L-Mount lenses, so they fit Panasonic Lumix S, Leica SL, and Sigma fp full-frame bodies (the L-Mount Alliance).
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