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Sigma 50mm f/2 DG Contemporary

A compact all-metal 50mm f/2 from Sigma's I series with an aperture ring, 345-350g. This is the Sony E version.

Starting from
£649 new
Used from £415 (Wex Photo Video)
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£415
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Core
Released
2023
Focal Length
50mm
Aperture
f/2
Compatible Mount
Sony FE
Filter Size
58mm
Dimensions
70mm diameter × 70mm length
Weight
345g
Weather Sealed
No
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Stepping motor
Optical IS
None (relies on body IS if available)
Aperture Blades
9
Magnification
0.145x
Min. Focus Distance
0.45m

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
6.9
Street
7.1
Travel
5.2
Wedding & Events
6.0
Filmmaking
5.6
Documentary
5.7
Landscape
4.8
Casual
6.6
Food
5.3
Architecture
4.8
Astrophotography
5.2
Underwater
4.5
✅ Great For
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Street 7.1 Strong on portability, focal length and maximum aperture.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Underwater 4.5 Held back by focal length and close focusing.
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Architecture 4.8 Held back by focal length and optical stabilisation.
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Landscape 4.8 Held back by focal length and weather sealing.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
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