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Sigma Contemporary 23mm f/1.4 DC DN 23mm

82 Macro Score
23mmf/1.4Sony EWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

The f/1.4 maximum aperture delivers strong low-light performance and sharp resolution across the APS-C frame from a compact 340g, weather-sealed body. A 1:2 maximum magnification ratio and 251mm minimum focus distance provide versatile close-up capability uncommon for a wide 35mm-equivalent prime. This lens is best for Sony E-mount photographers who need a fast, everyday 35mm field of view and want to capture detailed close-ups without switching to a dedicated macro lens.

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Price CA$599
Sigma Contemporary 23mm f/1.4 DC DN 23mm lens

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Sigma Art 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM

81.1 Macro Score
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The f/1.4 maximum aperture and an optical design with three aspherical and five SLD/FLD elements deliver exceptional sharpness and contrast control for low-light scenes. Its weather-sealed, robust build and Super Multi-Layer Coating ensure reliable, flare-resistant performance in demanding conditions. This lens is best for professional landscape and street photographers needing a fast, wide-angle prime with uncompromising optical clarity.

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Sigma 883101 18-250mm

72.8 Macro Score
18-250mmf/3.5Canon EF-SIS
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An expansive 13.9x zoom range (27–375mm equivalent on APS‑C) with 4‑stop stabilization and a lightweight 454g body defines this all-in-one superzoom. A 1:2.9 macro capability allowing focus as close as 35cm adds close‑up versatility, while the Super Multi‑Layer Coating reduces flare for consistent contrast. This lens is ideal for travelers and hobbyists on Canon, Nikon, or Sony APS‑C DSLRs who need a single, portable optic covering everything from wide landscapes to distant details with occasional macro.

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Sigma WR-UV-Filter AFK9B0

68.2 Macro Score
135mmf/1.4Sony EISWeather Sealed
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The f/1.8 aperture and specialized FLD/SLD glass elements deliver exceptional sharpness and subject isolation, making it a standout portrait lens. Its Hyper Sonic Motor provides fast, quiet autofocus, while the durable brass bayonet mount and TSC material ensure long-term reliability. This lens is best for portrait photographers who need uncompromising optical performance and smooth bokeh in a full-frame E-mount system.

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Sigma EX DG 485306 8mm

62.6 Macro Score
8mmf/22Nikon F
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Its defining characteristic is the full 180-degree circular image it projects onto full-frame sensors, creating a distinctive, frame-filling fisheye effect. The use of SLD glass and a Super Multi-Layer coating ensures strong correction of chromatic aberration and effective flare suppression for clean image quality. This lens is best for experimental photographers and astrophotographers seeking a dedicated circular fisheye perspective, not a standard rectilinear wide-angle.

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Sigma EX DG 485306 8mm lens
Price CA$583