Sigma Contemporary 56mm f/1.4 DC DN 56mm
Sigma
73 Overall Score
vs
Meike 6.5mm f/2.0 Circular Fisheye 7mm
Meike
38 Overall Score
Scores
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Macro
Travel
Landscape
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 56mm f/1.4 DC DN 56mm | Meike 6.5mm f/2.0 Circular Fisheye 7mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | fisheye |
| Focal Length Min | 56 mm | 6 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 56 mm | 6 mm |
| Elements | 10 | 6 |
| Groups | 6 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Multi-Layer Nano Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/2 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | L-Mount | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.28 kg★ | 0.30 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 500 mm | 220 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 af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average social proof (29th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Meike 6.5mm f/2.0 Circular Fisheye 7mm
- Strong build (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong macro (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 56mm f/1.4 DC DN 56mm0.009score per dollar
vs
Meike 6.5mm f/2.0 Circular Fisheye 7mm0.012score per dollar
Meike 6.5mm f/2.0 Circular Fisheye 7mm offers 1.3x better value for money
Sigma Contemporary 56mm f/1.4 DC DN 56mm
Meike 6.5mm f/2.0 Circular Fisheye 7mm
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.
