Ultra-wide prime · Full frame

Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN

The Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN is a full frame prime lens (19 mm, f/2.8) for Sony E-mount and Micro Four Thirds. It belongs to the ultra-wide prime class — ideal for astrophotography, landscapes and dramatic perspectives.

19 mmf/2.8Sony E-mountMicro Four Thirds
19 mm
Focal length
f/2.8
Maximum aperture
97°
Diagonal angle of view (Full frame)
Full frame
Designed for

Specifications#

Brand
Sigma
Model
19mm f/2.8 EX DN
Lens type
Ultra-wide prime
Focal length
19 mm
Maximum aperture
f/2.8
Image circle
Full frame (36×24 mm)
Projection
Rectilinear
Lensfun correction profile
Yes — distortion/vignetting/TCA

Equivalent focal length on different cameras#

Field of view and depth-of-field equivalence when this lens is used on bodies with different sensor sizes (natively or via an adapter).

Camera formatAt 19 mmEquiv. aperture (DoF)
Full frame19 mm · 97°f/2.8
APS-C28 mm · 73°f/4.2
APS-C (Canon)30 mm · 70°f/4.5
Micro Four Thirds38 mm · 59°f/5.6

Depth of field & background blur#

Computed on its native Full frame format (CoC 30 µm). “Blur @2 m” is the size of an out-of-focus point at infinity, as a percentage of frame width, with the subject at 2 m — a simple bokeh index. Full table: 20 mm f/2.8 on full frame.

FocalApertureat 1 mat 2 mat 5 mat 10 mHyperfocalBlur @2 m
19 mmf/2.848.2 cm2.34 m∞∞4.32 m0.2%
19 mmf/473.0 cm4.65 m∞∞3.03 m0.1%
19 mmf/82.27 m∞∞∞1.52 m0.1%

Handheld & night-sky limits#

NPF assumes typical 20–24 MP sensors (≈6 µm pixels on full frame, ≈3.9 µm on APS-C, ≈3.3 µm on Micro Four Thirds).

BodyMin. handheld shutter (longest focal)500 rule at 19 mmNPF at 19 mm, f/2.8
Full frame1/20 s26 s15 s
APS-C1/30 s18 s11 s
APS-C (Canon)1/30 s16 s11 s
Micro Four Thirds1/40 s13 s10 s

Adapt it to other systems#

Frequently asked questions#

Is the Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN full frame?

Yes — it covers the full 36 × 24 mm frame.

What is the Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN equivalent to on APS-C?

On a 1.5× APS-C body it frames like 28 mm, and like 30 mm on Canon APS-C.

What is the Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN good for?

As a ultra-wide prime it suits astrophotography, landscapes and dramatic perspectives.

Sources & licences#

Last updated October 03, 2026 · How we calculate · Sources

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