Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN – Contemporary: The Ultimate Portable Ultra-Wide-Angle Lens

Sigmas Most Portable Ultra-Wide-Angle Full-Frame Optic

Performance Meets Portability

Part of the renowned I series range of lenses in the Contemporary line-up, the Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN is one of the most compact full-frame ultra-wide-angle lenses available for mirrorless cameras. This lens features a retro-style, all-metal construction, including a metal petal-type hood, manual aperture ring, and metal focus ring, offering a premium and stylish feel. Despite its compact size, it delivers exceptional image quality across the entire frame, making it ideal for landscape, interior, wedding, and architectural photography. Photographers who prefer to travel light or carry their gear over long distances will find this lens particularly appealing.

Premium Build with Outstanding Image Quality

The Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN combines a sleek design with robust construction. Weighing only 225g, it is perfect for outdoor and travel photographers who need a compact yet durable lens that can be easily carried around all day. The lens features a dust- and splash-proof mount, protecting it from dust and water contamination. The tactile knurled metal lens hood, focus ring, and aperture ring enhance grip and control, while the included magnetic metal lens cap improves ease of use.

The 17mm F4 DG DN features a 55mm filter thread, the same size as other lenses in the I series such as the 24mm F3.5 DG DN | C, 45mm F2.8 DG DN | C, and 90mm F2.8 DG DN | C. This makes it easy to swap filters between lenses and reduce the overall weight of your kit. Additionally, the lens boasts an exceptionally close focusing distance of just 12cm, allowing for detailed close-ups without the need for a dedicated macro lens.

High-Performance Optics

Despite its compact size, the Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN does not compromise on optical quality. Its advanced design includes 9 elements in 8 groups, with 3 aspherical elements and 2 SLD elements to minimize chromatic aberration and maintain sharpness. Vignetting is minimal even at wide-open apertures, an important feature for ultra-wide-angle lenses. The lens also features Super Multi-Layer coatings to reduce flare and ghosting, making it ideal for shooting in bright light conditions.

Well-Controlled Flare and Ghosting

The advanced Super Multi-Layer lens coatings ensure minimal flare and ghosting, even when shooting into bright light sources such as the sun. This makes the Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN perfect for capturing stunning landscapes with rich, vibrant colours and excellent contrast.

Close Focus Ability

Unique for an ultra-wide-angle lens, the Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN offers a minimum focusing distance of just 12cm and a minimum working distance (from the subject to the front of the lens) of just over 7cm. This results in a 1:3.6 magnification ratio, enabling photographers to capture detailed close-ups without needing a dedicated macro lens.

Two Portable Wide-Angle Options

The Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN is a superb choice for photographers seeking a high-performance, ultra-wide-angle lens that is small and light enough for everyday use. It is exceptionally portable, at half the length and weight of the Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | C, though it lacks zoom functionality and an F2.8 aperture. This lens is perfect for those who prioritise portability and premium build quality without compromising on image performance.

Key Features:

• Compact and Lightweight: Weighs only 225g, perfect for travel and outdoor photography.
• Premium All-Metal Construction: Retro-style design with a tactile knurled metal hood, focus ring, and aperture ring.
• Exceptional Image Quality: Advanced optical design with 9 elements in 8 groups, including 3 aspherical and 2 SLD elements.
• Minimal Flare and Ghosting: Super Multi-Layer coatings for shooting in bright light conditions.
• Close Focusing Distance: Minimum focusing distance of just 12cm for detailed close-ups.
• Dust and Splash-Proof Mount: Enhanced durability for outdoor shooting.

Experience the perfect blend of performance, portability, and style with the Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN – Contemporary. Whether you’re capturing vast landscapes or intimate close-ups, this lens delivers outstanding image quality and durability in a compact, lightweight package.

Capture stunning landscape images anytime, anywhere with the full-frame Sigma 17mm F.4 DG DN Contemporary Lens, Its robust metal construction, compact size and weight of 225g are perfectly suited for travel and street photography. High-quality optics are used to correct lens aberrations and create images that are sharp from edge-to-edge. Easily create unique close-up style images with expansive backgrounds or shoot hand-held vlogs by using the 12cm close-focus distance. The release of the 17mm F4 DG DN | Contemporary brings the total number of I series lenses to nine, allowing for a greater choice of compact focal lengths to mix and match to your preferred photographic style.

Ultra-wide-angle lens with edge-to-edge sharpness

With its ultra-wide-angle focal length, the Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN | Contemporary Camera Lens can be used for a variety of photography styles. Constructed using high-quality SLD glass elements the lens can capture landscape and architecture images in outstanding detail that are sharp across the whole image and with minimal lens aberrations. The lens has a close-focus distance of 12cm with a magnification ratio of 1:3.6, with allows for close-up style photography with distinctive expansive backgrounds. Pair the lens with a compact full-frame mirrorless camera to create a lightweight vlogging setup, suitable for both POV shots and hand-held filming.

Easy to use and customisable

Easily control the amount of light entering the lens and the depth-of-field using the aperture ring. The lens also features Direct Manual Focus (DMF) and a focus mode switch and supports switching between non-linear and linear focusing when customised using the Sigma USB DOCK UD-11 (For L-Mount only). It is also compatible with AF assist functions found on compatible cameras (E-mount only).

A robust and compact lens designed for travel

Even though the lens is constructed using precision-aluminium parts and an all-metal barrel, it still only weighs 225g (L-mount), making it perfect for travel photographers who prefer compact, lightweight lenses that retain image quality. A dust and splash-proof mount is fitted to help stop contamination from dust and water. The tactile knurled metal lens hood, focus ring and aperture ring improve the grip on the lens for greater control when in unique situations such as mountaineering. Included with the lens is a magnetic metal lens cap which further improves ease of use. As a result of it’s compact design, the lens features a 55mm filter thread, similar to other I series lenses, making it easy to swap filters and reduce overall kit weight*.

*In addition to the 17mm F4 DG DN | Contemporary, I series lenses with a 55mm filter thread include the 24mm F3.5 DG DN | Contemporary, 45mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary, and 90mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary (as of April 2023).

Quick fire summary of the 17mm F.4 L-Mount Lens

• Lens construction: 9 elements in 8 groups with 2 SLD and 3 aspherical lens elements
• Inner focus system
• Compatible with high-speed autofocus
• Stepping Motor
• Compatible with Lens Aberration Correction
• *Function available on supported cameras only. Available corrections may vary depending on the camera model
• Support DMF and AF+MF
• Compatible with AF assist (Sony E-mount only)
• Super Multi-Layer Coating
• Aperture ring
• Focus Mode Switch
• Peta lType Hood (LH576-03)
• Magnetic metal lens cap (LCF55-01M)
• Support for switching between linear and non-linear focus ring settings (for L-Mount only)
• Compatible with Sigma USB DOCK UD-11 (sold separately / for L-Mount only)
• Mount with dust and splash resistant structure
• Designed to minimise flare and ghosting
• Every single lens undergoes SIGMAs proprietary MTF measuring system
• 7-blade rounded diaphragm
• High-precision, durable brass bayonet mount
• Made in Japan craftsmanship

Key Specification

• Lens construction: 9 elements in 8 groups (2 SLD and 3 aspherical elements)
• Angle-of-view: 103.7
• Number of diaphragm blades: 7 (rounded diaphragm)
• Minimum aperture: F22
• Minimum focusing distance: 12cm
• Maximum magnification ratio: 1:3.6
• Filter size: 55mm
• Dimensions (max diameter x length): 64.0mm 48.8mm
• Weight: 225g