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Sigma Art 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM

87.2 Portrait Score
28mm 1.4 Nikon F Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this

Combining an f/1.4 maximum aperture with 17 elements—including 3 aspherical and 5 ED glass—the lens delivers sharp, edge-to-edge clarity and strong contrast. Its weather-sealed barrel and HSM autofocus provide reliable, quiet performance in dusty or damp environments. It's best for landscape and street photographers who routinely shoot wide-open in low light and need a rugged, fast 28mm prime.

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Price £85
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Sigma Art 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM lens

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Sigma Contemporary 20mm F2 DG

76.2 Portrait Score
20mm 2 Leica L-Mount
Why we recommend this ▼

Weighing just 370g with a weather-sealed all-metal build, this 20mm f/2 prime delivers ultra-wide composition and fast aperture in a compact L-mount package. The STM autofocus enables smooth video pulls, while three aspherical and two ED elements minimize distortion and aberrations across the frame. Best for travel and landscape photographers who need a lightweight, durable wide-angle lens with decent low-light capability for handheld shooting.

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Sigma Contemporary 20mm F2 DG lens
Price £13
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Sigma MC-11

49.8 Portrait Score
Sony E IS
Why we recommend this ▼

The Sigma MC-11 enables Canon EF lenses to retain autofocus, image stabilization, and EXIF metadata when used on Sony E-mount cameras. Its firmware-updatable design and solid metal build ensure reliable performance with a broad selection of Sigma and Canon optics. This converter is best for portrait shooters adapting EF glass to E-mount and willing to trade macro precision for dependable autofocus at a budget-friendly price point.

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Sigma MC-11 lens
Price £249
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