Sigma Contemporary 56mm f/1.4 DC DN 56mm

Sigma Contemporary 56mm f/1.4 DC DN 56mm

Sigma
73 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8 S 35mm

Nikon NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8 S 35mm

Nikon
57 Overall Score

Scores

Street
Sigma
91
Nikon
54
Portrait
Sigma
85
Nikon
34
Professional
Sigma
83
Nikon
54
Video Cinema
Sigma
79
Nikon
46
Budget
Sigma
72
Nikon
55
Wildlife Sports
Sigma
67
Nikon
47
Macro
Sigma
66
Nikon
65
Travel
Sigma
63
Nikon
59
Landscape
Sigma
55
Nikon
57

Specifications

Sigma Contemporary 56mm f/1.4 DC DN 56mmNikon NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8 S 35mm
Optics
Typeprimeprime
Focal Length Min56 mm35 mm
Focal Length Max56 mm35 mm
Elements108
Groups66
Aspherical Elements2★1
ED Elements12★
CoatingSuper Multi-Layer CoatingSuper Integrated Coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/1.4f/22
Min Aperturef/1.4f/1.8
Constant✓✓
Diaphragm Blades9★7
Build
MountL-MountNikon F
FormatAPS-CAPS-C
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.28 kg0.20 kg★
Filter Thread55 mm52 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF Typestepping motor★Silent Wave Motor
Stabilization✗✗
Stabilization Stops—5 stops★
Focus
Min Focus Distance500 mm250 mm★
Max Magnification1:7.141:6.25

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)

Nikon NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8 S 35mm

  • Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong macro (78th percentile)
  • Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
  • Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
  • Below average versatility (34th percentile)

Pricing

Nikon NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8 S 35mm is £193 cheaper (2.2x less).

Sigma Contemporary 56mm f/1.4 DC DN 56mm0.204score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8 S 35mm0.340score per dollar

Nikon NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8 S 35mm offers 1.7x better value for money

Sigma Contemporary 56mm f/1.4 DC DN 56mm

Amazon.co.uk
£359

Nikon NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8 S 35mm

Amazon.co.uk
£166

Verdict

★ Winner: Sigma Contemporary 56mm f/1.4 DC DN 56mm

Scores 73 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.

Sigma Contemporary 56mm f/1.4 DC DN 56mm Better at:

BudgetStreetTravelPortraitProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

Nikon NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8 S 35mm Better at:

Landscape

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