
- Very high light intensity
- beautiful bokeh
- Favourable price
- No image stabiliser
The new 23mm FI.4 DC DN Contemporary from Sigma is a fast wide-angle lens for APS-C cameras. We have tested the X-mount version of the model for you.
The Voigtländer 23mm / 1.4 DC DN for the Canon RF system is a versatile standard wide-angle lens that is ideal for portraits, street photography and everyday scenes. With its fast f/1.4 aperture, it enables breathtaking shots with natural bokeh and brilliant sharpness, even in difficult lighting conditions. Precision and compactness make it the perfect choice for creative photographers.
Sensor compatibility | APS-C / DX |
Weight | 345 g |
Focus type | Autofocus, Manual focus |
Lens type | Wide angle lens |
Bayonet lens mount | Canon RF |
Focal length | 23 mm |
Item number | 53010674 |
Manufacturer | Sigma |
Category | Lenses |
Manufacturer no. | 348972 |
Release date | 23.1.2025 |
Sales rank in Category Lenses | 482 of 3592 |
Colour | Black |
Material group | Glass, Metal |
Material | 13 elements in 10 groups (3 SLD and 2 aspherical elements) |
Minimum focus distance | 0.25 m |
Lens type | Wide angle lens |
Bayonet lens mount | Canon RF |
Aperture | 1.40 f/ |
Min. aperture | 16 f/ |
Min. focal length (exact) | 23 mm |
Max. Focal length (exact) | 23 mm |
Focal length | 23 mm |
Sensor compatibility | APS-C / DX |
Number of diaphragm blades | 9 x |
Filter thread | 52 mm |
Number of lenses | 13 |
Number of lens groups | 10 |
Lens equipment | Circular aperture, Filter thread, Lens hood, Metal bayonet, Wide angle lens |
Optical zoom | 1 x |
Focus type | Autofocus, Manual focus |
Country code | EN |
Min. aperture opening | f/16 |
Max. aperture | f/1.4 |
Aperture | F1.4 |
Min. focal length (exact) | 0.02 m |
Max. Focal length (exact) | 0.02 m |
Filter thread | 0.05 m |
Lens equipment | Circular aperture, Filter thread, Lens hood, Metal bayonet, Wide angle lens |
Country of origin | Japan |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | Back cover LCR II, Front cover LCF-52 III, Lens hood in flower shape LH554-01 |
Weight | 345 g |
Length | 76.90 mm |
Diameter | 69 mm |
Length | 13.80 cm |
Width | 10.50 cm |
Height | 11.50 cm |
Weight | 597 g |
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The new 23mm FI.4 DC DN Contemporary from Sigma is a fast wide-angle lens for APS-C cameras. We have tested the X-mount version of the model for you.

In addition to its good value for money, the new Sigma lens is characterised by its high build quality. Although the robust housing is not explicitly splash-proof, the lens mount is. Light rain will therefore not affect the new Sigma.
Measured against Sony mirrorless, 24 MP, APS-C: With the fast 23 mm, Sigma brings another APS-C fixed focal length for 500 euros. At open aperture, we measured high values for resolution and contrast in the centre of the image, which drop only moderately towards the edges. At aperture 2.8, the values in the centre of the image rise to a top level, the relative drop-off at the edges remains the same...