Sigma Contemporary 56mm f/1.4 DC DN 56mm
Sigma
73 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FS45150AK 45-150mm
Panasonic
69 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Portrait
Professional
Video Cinema
Budget
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Macro
Landscape
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 56mm f/1.4 DC DN 56mm | Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FS45150AK 45-150mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 56 mm | 45 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 56 mm | 150 mm |
| Elements | 10 | 12 |
| Groups | 6 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Multi-Coated |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | 4-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | L-Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.28 kg | 0.20 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | Stepping AF Motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 500 mm★ | 900 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:7.14 | 1:5.9 |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 56mm f/1.4 DC DN 56mm
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average social proof (29th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FS45150AK 45-150mm
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong versatility (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 56mm f/1.4 DC DN 56mm
Scores 73 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.