What is the sigma 65mm f 2 dg contemporary good for?

The Sigma 65mm f/2 DG Contemporary is a full-frame prime, and I'd call it a portrait lens first. At 65mm it sits between the classic 50mm and 85mm, so it gives a natural, slightly tight view of people without you needing to stand far back. The f/2 aperture gives soft backgrounds, and it autofocuses. On a Sony E or L-Mount body, it's also a good street and documentary lens, since it's compact enough to carry all day.

It has no stabilisation, so keep your shutter speed up in dim light. On APS-C it frames like about 98mm and behaves more like a short telephoto. For the reasoning behind these focal lengths, see Portraits. To see how the aperture plays out on your sensor, check the focal length converter. The full details and compatible cameras are on the Sigma 65mm f/2 DG Contemporary page.

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