If you’re the proud owner of a Fujifilm X-mount camera who’s ever wanted to use any of Sigma’s existing lenses, this is really big news. Up until now, your options were pretty limited. You could probably find an adapter, of course, but now with the launch of its first set of X-mount lenses, Sigma has finally opened the door to a more streamlined and fully optimized shooting experience for followers of both brands.
Available for the first time in Fujifilm X-mount, Sigma is simultaneously releasing three superb new primes in its Contemporary line of lenses, with a bright f/1.4 maximum aperture and in a range of popular focal lengths. Until now, this Contemporary line configuration was available only in Sony E-mount, Canon EF-M mount, Micro Four Thirds mount and L-Mount.
The Contemporary edge
With an emphasis on compactness, portability and affordability, Contemporary lenses incorporate some of Sigma’s latest technologies and are suited to everything from travel photography to everyday walk-around use. They’re optimized to effectively minimize optical aberrations and deliver superb resolution throughout the aperture range, with an optical design and stepping motor that lend themselves equally well to capturing stills and shooting video.
These three new X-mount interchangeable lenses use a newly developed algorithm to control the autofocus drive and optimize communication speed. Along with high-speed AF, these new lenses also support continuous autofocus and in-camera aberration correction. The mount itself is rubber-sealed for extra protection in a variety of challenging shooting environments.
Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary for Fujifilm X-mount – View Pricing and Availability at Vistek
As part of Sigma’s Contemporary line, this lens boasts a characteristically compact build and versatile handling, along with a bright maximum aperture suited to low-light conditions and excellent depth-of-field control. With an 83.2-degree angle of view, the lens contains 16 elements in 13 groups and a rounded nine-blade diaphragm.
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary for Fujifilm X-mount – View Pricing and Availability at Vistek
With a fast maximum aperture and one of the most appealing focal lengths, this lightweight standard prime lens is useful in a wide range of applications, including street photography and environmental portraits, with superb low-light performance. With a 50.7-degree angle of view, this lens houses nine elements in seven groups and a rounded nine-blade diaphragm.
Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary for Fujifilm X-mount – View Pricing and Availability at Vistek
This portrait-length prime features the Contemporary line’s typical lightweight compact build, with an f/1.4 maximum aperture affording excellent low-light shooting capabilities and a rounded nine-blade diaphragm to deliver captivating bokeh effects. With a 28.5-degree angle of view, it comprises 10 elements in six groups.
Features
- Fujifilm X-mount compatible
- f/1.4 maximum aperture
- Fast Hybrid AF
- Dust- and splash-proof design
- Designed to minimize flare and ghosting