Sigma Contemporary 56mm f/1.4 DC DN 56mm
Sigma
73 Overall Score
vs
Yongnuo YN42.5mm F1.7M II 42mm
Yongnuo
35 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Portrait
Professional
Video Cinema
Budget
Wildlife Sports
Macro
Travel
Landscape
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 56mm f/1.4 DC DN 56mm | Yongnuo YN42.5mm F1.7M II 42mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 56 mm | 42 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 56 mm | 42 mm |
| Elements | 10 | 9 |
| Groups | 6 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Multilayer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.7 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | L-Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.28 kg | 0.15 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor | STM stepper motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 500 mm | 300 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:7.14★ | 0.15x |
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)
Yongnuo YN42.5mm F1.7M II 42mm
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 56mm f/1.4 DC DN 56mm
Yongnuo YN42.5mm F1.7M II 42mm
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 7 of 21 specs.
