Sigma Lenses: Compatible With Full-Frame Cameras?

Sigma offers a wide range of lenses for mirrorless and DSLR cameras. Their lenses are compatible with many popular camera systems, including their own L-mount system, as well as Panasonic and Leica L-Mount Alliance cameras. They also offer full-frame and crop sensor lenses for Sony E-Mount, and Canon and Nikon DSLRs.

Sigma lenses are also compatible with mirrorless cameras from Canon and Nikon, with the use of an adapter.

Sigma lenses are designed for both full-frame and crop-sensor cameras. Full-frame lenses are labelled with DG in the name, while crop sensor lenses are labelled with DC.

Sigma also offers a mount conversion service, allowing photographers to switch between different lens mounts.

Sigma lenses for mirrorless full-frame cameras

Sigma manufactures a wide range of lenses for mirrorless full-frame cameras. The Sigma DG DN lenses are designed specifically for full-frame mirrorless cameras and are compatible with Sony E-Mount and L-Mount cameras from Sigma, Leica, and Panasonic.

Sigma offers a variety of lenses within the DG DN range, including:

• 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN | Art
• 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Art
• 35mm F1.2 DG DN | Art
• 45mm F2.8 DG DN | Art
• 85mm F1.4 DG DN | Art
• 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro | Art
• 100-400mm DG DN OS | Contemporary

Each of these lenses is specifically engineered for mirrorless full-frame camera systems, offering high-performance optics and functionality tailored to the unique capabilities of mirrorless cameras.

In addition to the DG DN lenses, Sigma also offers a range of fast-aperture prime lenses in the Art line that are compatible with mirrorless full-frame cameras. These lenses provide exceptional imaging capabilities and are available in various focal lengths, including:

• 20mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art
• 24mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art
• 28mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art
• 35mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art
• 40mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art
• 50mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art
• 85mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art
• 105mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art
• 135mm F1.8 DG HSM | Art

Sigma also provides mount converters, such as the MC-11 and MC-21, allowing photographers to use Sigma lenses with different camera bodies and expand their creative options.

Sigma lenses for mirrorless crop-sensor cameras

Sigma offers a wide range of lenses for mirrorless crop-sensor cameras, which are compatible with various camera systems.

Sigma's DC DN lenses are designed specifically for mirrorless crop sensor cameras and are available in multiple mounts, including Sony E-Mount, Fujifilm X-Mount, Nikon Z-Mount, Canon EF-M, Micro Four Thirds, and L-Mount. These lenses are identified by the "DC" and "DN" designations in their names, indicating crop sensor coverage and exclusive compatibility with mirrorless camera systems, respectively.

Sigma offers a trio of fast-aperture prime lenses for these compact systems: the 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary, the 30mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary, and the 56mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary. These lenses are compact, lightweight, and offer fast apertures in wide, standard, and short tele focal lengths.

In addition to the dedicated mirrorless crop sensor lenses, Sigma also offers a range of DG DN lenses, which are compatible with both full-frame mirrorless cameras and crop sensor cameras. These lenses include options such as the 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN | Art, 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Art, 35mm F1.2 DG DN | Art, and more.

For Canon crop sensor cameras, such as the Canon Rebel series, Sigma's DC lenses (without the "DN" designation) can be used. These lenses are designed for crop sensor DSLRs and feature Canon EF or Nikon F mounts. However, when used on a full-frame camera, vignetting will occur, and the image will need to be manually cropped or auto-cropped.

Sigma also provides mount converters, such as the MC-11 and MC-21, allowing photographers to adapt their Sigma lenses to different camera systems, including Sony E-Mount and L-Mount. This provides flexibility and the ability to use Sigma lenses with various camera bodies.

Sigma lenses for both full-frame mirrorless and Canon/Nikon DSLRs

Sigma lenses are compatible with a range of camera systems, including mirrorless cameras and DSLRs from Canon and Nikon. Sigma lenses can be used with both full-frame mirrorless cameras and Canon/Nikon DSLRs, providing versatility and flexibility for photographers.

Sigma offers a wide range of lenses, from ultrawides to super telephotos, primes, and zooms, catering to various photography needs. The compatibility of Sigma lenses with different camera systems, however, can be complex and somewhat confusing due to the availability of various mounts and adapters.

Sigma lenses specifically designed for mirrorless full-frame cameras are denoted by "DG DN" in their naming. These lenses are engineered exclusively for mirrorless camera systems and are currently available for Sony E-Mount and L-Mount cameras from Sigma, Leica, and Panasonic.

Sigma also offers lenses made for both full-frame mirrorless cameras and Canon/Nikon DSLRs. These are the Fast-Aperture Art Prime Lenses, which include ten prime lenses with eight focal lengths offering F1.4 brightness from 20mm to 105mm, as well as the 14mm F1.8 and the 135mm F1.8. These lenses bring exceptional imaging performance to both mirrorless and DSLR camera systems.

Additionally, Sigma provides adapters that allow photographers to use their Canon EF mount lenses with Sony E-Mount and L-Mount camera systems. The Sigma MC-11 adapter converts Canon EF mount lenses to Sony E-Mount, while the Sigma MC-21 adapter converts them to L-Mount. These adapters offer photographers more lens choices and the ability to migrate to new camera systems while still using their existing Sigma lenses.

It's important to note that Sigma lenses designed for crop sensor DSLRs, denoted by "DC" in the lens name, may not cover the entire sensor on full-frame cameras, resulting in vignetting. On the other hand, Sigma "DG" lenses designed for DSLRs can be used on crop sensor cameras with a corresponding increase in effective focal length.

Sigma lenses for Sony E-mount and L-mount cameras

Sigma offers a wide range of lenses for Sony E-mount and L-mount cameras, which are compatible with both full-frame and crop sensor cameras.

Sony E-mount lenses

Sigma has a rich lineup of native E-mount lenses designed specifically for Sony cameras, including:

• Art lenses: These lenses deliver high-level artistic quality and include options such as the 14-24mm f/2.8, 24-70mm f/2.8, 35mm f/1.2, and 85mm f/1.4.
• Contemporary lenses: This line offers high-performance lenses with compact and lightweight designs, such as the 28-70mm f/2.8, 100-400mm f/5-6.3, and 24mm f/2.
• Sports lenses: Designed for dynamic shooting, these lenses provide excellent optical performance and rugged builds, including the 150-600mm f/5-6.3.

L-mount lenses

Sigma is part of the L-Mount Alliance with Leica and Panasonic, and offers a range of lenses for the L-mount system:

• DG DN lenses: These lenses are designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras and are available for L-mount cameras from Sigma, Leica, and Panasonic. Examples include the 14-24mm f/2.8 DG DN Art and the 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art.
• DC DN lenses: These lenses are designed for APS-C crop sensor cameras and are available in L-mount varieties, such as the 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary.

Mount converters

Sigma also offers mount converters that allow photographers to use their lenses with different camera systems. The Sigma MC-11 mount converter, for example, allows Sigma SA mount and Canon EF mount lenses to be used with Sony E-mount camera bodies. Similarly, the Sigma MC-21 mount converter adapts Sigma EF mount lenses to fit L-mount cameras.

Sigma lenses for Canon Rebel and Nikon DX cameras

Sigma lenses are compatible with a range of camera systems, including Canon and Nikon DSLRs. Sigma lenses designed for Canon Rebel and Nikon DX cameras are identified by the letters "DC" in their name, indicating crop sensor coverage, and the absence of "DN" in the lens name, which designates exclusive compatibility with mirrorless cameras.

Sigma DC lenses for Canon Rebel and Nikon DX cameras feature the same Canon EF and Nikon F mounts as their full-frame counterparts, allowing them to be physically mounted on full-frame DSLRs. However, using a DC lens on a full-frame camera will result in significant vignetting due to the smaller image circle. If you choose to use a DC lens on a full-frame camera, manual cropping of the image or the use of an auto crop mode in the camera's menu is recommended.

Sigma offers a range of lenses designed specifically for Canon Rebel and Nikon DX cameras, which fall under their crop sensor (APS-C size) DSLR category. Here are some examples of Sigma lenses that are compatible with Canon Rebel and Nikon DX cameras:

• Sigma 17-50mm 2.8: This lens has received praise from users for its performance and compatibility with the Canon Rebel T3i.
• Sigma DC DN Trio: This trio of lenses includes the 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary, the 30mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary, and the 56mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary. They are compact, lightweight, and offer fast apertures for wide, standard, and short tele focal lengths.
• Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary: Available for Nikon Z mount, this lens provides a large aperture and versatile focal range.
• Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 Art DC HSM Lens: Compatible with Canon, this lens offers a wide aperture and impressive optical performance.
• Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary: Designed for Canon RF mount, this lens provides a compact form factor and a constant F2.8 aperture.

It is important to note that while Sigma lenses with "DG" in their name are designed for full-frame DSLRs, they can still be used on crop sensor cameras like the Canon Rebel and Nikon DX models. However, the effective focal length will be multiplied by 1.6x on Canon cameras and 1.5x on Nikon cameras.

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