Sigma 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary Lens – Canon RF APS-C Wide Prime

The Sigma 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary is the lightest lens in Sigma’s f/1.4 DC Contemporary prime series, designed for Canon RF-mount APS-C mirrorless cameras. Delivering an 18mm full-frame equivalent field of view with a fast f/1.4 maximum aperture, stepping motor autofocus with minimised focus breathing, and a 20% shorter body than the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN, this ultra-compact wide prime is the ideal lens for landscape, street, indoor, astrophotography, and vlogging applications.

Key Features

• 12mm focal length — 18mm full-frame equivalent on APS-C Canon RF cameras
• Fast f/1.4 maximum aperture for low-light performance, astrophotography, and background blur
• Lightest lens in Sigma’s f/1.4 DC Contemporary prime series
• 20% shorter than the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN — fits easily in most bags
• Stepping AF motor for fast, quiet, and accurate autofocus with minimised focus breathing
• 3 double-sided aspherical elements for compact build, low distortion, and high sharpness
• 2 SLD (Special Low Dispersion) elements to reduce chromatic aberrations and colour fringing
• 14 elements in 12 groups optical construction
• 9-blade rounded diaphragm for smooth, pleasing bokeh
• Physical aperture ring for quick, tactile exposure control
• 62mm front filter thread
• Dust- and splash-resistant construction with water- and oil-repellent front element coating

Technical Specifications

• Model: Sigma 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary
• Lens Mount: Canon RF (APS-C)
• Focal Length: 12mm (18mm equivalent)
• Maximum Aperture: f/1.4
• Diaphragm Blades: 9 (rounded)
• Optical Construction: 14 elements in 12 groups (3 double-sided aspherical, 2 SLD)
• Autofocus: Stepping motor (minimised focus breathing)
• Filter Thread: 62mm
• Weight: ~250g
• Weather Sealing: Dust- and splash-resistant
• SKU: 416972

What’s in the Box

• Sigma 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary Lens (Canon RF)
• Lens Hood
• Front and Rear Lens Caps
• Lens Case

Why Buy from Foto Discount World

• Authorised Sigma dealer in South Africa — 100% genuine stock
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