Sigma Contemporary 56mm f/1.4 DC DN 56mm
Sigma
73 Overall Score
vs
7Artisans AF For Sony E Mount 40mm
7Artisans
37 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Portrait
Professional
Video Cinema
Budget
Wildlife Sports
Macro
Travel
Landscape
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 56mm f/1.4 DC DN 56mm | 7Artisans AF For Sony E Mount 40mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 56 mm | 40 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 56 mm | 40 mm |
| Elements | 10 | 7 |
| Groups | 6 | 6 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/2.5 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | L-Mount | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.28 kg | 0.10 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 46 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 500 mm | 400 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:7.14★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 56mm f/1.4 DC DN 56mm
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average social proof (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
7Artisans AF For Sony E Mount 40mm
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average optical (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 56mm f/1.4 DC DN 56mm
7Artisans AF For Sony E Mount 40mm
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 56mm f/1.4 DC DN 56mm
Scores 73 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
