Sigma makes lenses for a huge range of systems. Whether you’re a mirrorless camera or DSLR photographer, there will likely be a fantastic Sigma lens out there for you. Sigma lenses are highly adaptable for different photographic situations, and whatever type of photographer you are, there should be a lens that suits you. They are also often more affordable than manufacturers’ own lenses, so are a great choice for users on a budget.
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On this page, we’ll take you through the different types of Sigma lens, and the lens mounts that they’re available for. This should give you enough of a grounding to determine which Sigma lens is right for you!
Sigma lens types
Sigma offers three main lines of lens – Art, Contemporary and Sport, as well as some lenses that don’t fit into any of those categories. Here we’ll take you through each type and the main differences between them.
Sigma Art lenses
Sigma Art lenses are designed to provide the ultimate in creative expression. With a focus on image quality and detail, Art lenses are mostly prime lenses to ensure top-notch optical quality, though the range includes some high-quality zooms. Sigma Art lenses also offer large maximum apertures that allow for low-light shooting and the creation of shallow depth of field. An Art lens is sometimes designated with an “A” in the lens.
Sigma Contemporary lenses
Made for the everyday photographer, Sigma Contemporary lenses are lightweight, compact and affordable. Whether you need a big telephoto zoom for wildlife photography or a wide-angle prime for architecture shooting, the Sigma Contemporary range will offer an option that won’t eat up too much space in your camera bag. A “C” in the lens name indicates it’s a Contemporary lens.
Sigma Sport lenses
The Sigma Sport lenses are telephoto lenses – the shortest is the 70-200mm f/2.8 – made for capturing fast action at distance. With large apertures and superior optical construction, Sigma Sport lenses have everything the professional or enthusiast sports or wildlife photographer needs to capture the action. Sometimes referred to as “S” lenses.
Other Sigma lenses
Some Sigma lenses don’t have the Art, Contemporary or Sport designations. These tend to be slightly more specialist lenses, like the Sigma 105mm f2.8 Macro for close-up photography.
Which cameras take Sigma lenses?
As mentioned, Sigma lenses come in an abundance of mount options, and so photographers of all stripes can enjoy the benefits. There are Sigma DSLR lenses and Sigma mirrorless lenses – below we’ve listed the different mounts currently available.
Canon EF / EF-S
This is Canon’s DSLR mount, with a history that stretches back decades. An EF-mount lens will fit a Canon film SLR from the 1970s as easily as it’ll fit a Canon DSLR that was bought new yesterday. EF-S lenses are made for Canon’s DSLRs with APS-C sensors – the more affordable and beginner-oriented models. Browse Sigma lenses for Canon EF fit here.
Nikon F
Another long-standing lens mount, Nikon F-mount lenses fit Nikon SLR cameras new and old. Users of cutting-edge Nikon DSLRs like the D850 can enjoy fantastic Sigma lenses to complement them. Browse Sigma lenses for Nikon F fit here.
Pentax K
Pentax DSLRs are hard-wearing and tough, beloved by outdoor photographers and landscape shooters. The Pentax K mount doesn’t have a huge number of lenses, but there are a few really good-quality optics in the system. Browse Sigma lenses for Pentax K fit here.
Sigma SA
Sigma SA is an older, discontinued line of SLR cameras, but if you have one kicking about at home, you can still get lenses for it. Sigma now uses L-mount lenses for its cameras, and offers an SA-to-L mount converter so you can use the older lenses on newer cameras. Browse Sigma lenses for Sigma SA fit here.
Sony A
If you have one of Sony’s old A-mount SLT bodies, you can still pick up some great Sigma lenses to use. Browse Sigma lenses for Sony A fit here.
Canon EF-M
Canon’s EOS M mirrorless cameras are designed for beginner to intermediate users who want a lightweight solution for stills and video. Sigma makes a number of lenses specifically for this mount, including large-aperture primes that are great for portraits. Browse Sigma lenses for Canon EF-M fit here.
L-mount
The L-mount alliance encompasses Panasonic’s S-series, Leica cameras and lenses, and Sigma’s own digital cameras. L-mount users can make use of Sigma lenses from the Art, Contemporary and Sport ranges, so there’s something for everyone. Browse Sigma lenses for L-mount here.
Micro Four Thirds
The Micro Four Thirds (MFT) standard includes Olympus mirrorless cameras, as well as Panasonic Lumix G cameras. Sigma MFT lenses can be used on either brand of camera. Browse Sigma lenses for Micro Four Thirds here.
Sony E-mount
The Sony E-mount range is an incredible series of lenses for a terrific line-up of mirrorless cameras – and the extensive Sigma range for this mount is impressive too. With zooms and primes in a range of focal lengths, Sony users have the pick of the bunch. Browse Sigma lenses for Sony E fit here.
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Frequently asked questions
- Can you use Sigma lenses on Canon EOS R cameras?
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Sigma does not currently make any native RF-mount lenses – though we’d expect that to change in the near future! For now, you can use the EF-EOS R mount adapter to fit Sigma EF lenses onto Canon EOS R bodies.
- Can you use Sigma lenses on Nikon Z cameras?
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Again – Sigma doesn’t currently make native Nikon Z lenses, but we’d expect that to change. For now, you can mount F-mount Sigma lenses on Nikon Z bodies using the FTZ mount adapter.
- How do you tell if a Sigma lens is full-frame?
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Sigma uses the acronyms “DC” and “DG” in its lens names – “DC” means that the lens is designed for APS-C cameras, while “DG” lenses are specifically built for full-frame. Bear in mind that generally, full-frame lenses can be used on crop-sensor cameras, but crop-sensor lenses cannot be used on full-frame cameras, as the glass isn’t physically big enough. These things vary mount by mount and model by model, so do check with your camera manufacturer!
- Where can you buy Sigma lenses in the UK?
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We ship to all parts of the UK. If you’d like to take a look at a Sigma lens in person, check our store locator to find your nearest physical location.
- Which Sigma lenses have image stabilisation?
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Some Sigma lenses come with an optical stabiliser – this is designated “OS” in the lens name.
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