Sigma Contemporary 56mm f/1.4 DC DN 56mm
Its f/1.4 aperture and 56mm focal length (85mm equivalent) deliver sharp subject isolation and low-light performance, while the 277g body is the smallest in its class. The stepping motor autofocus provides silent, smooth operation ideal for video, complemented by dust- and splash-proof sealing. Best for portrait and wedding photographers on Sony APS-C cameras needing a lightweight, weather-resistant prime with excellent bokeh.
Focal length 56mm
Aperture f/1.4
Mount Micro Four Thirds
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 256 g
af type Stepping Motor
lens type prime
78 Overall Score
Price MX$0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong aperture (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong social proof (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong build (86th percentile) 86th
Cons
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 56 |
| Focal Length Max | 56 |
| Elements | 10 |
| Groups | 6 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 |
| Coating | super multilayered coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 55 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Stepping Motor |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 500 |
| Max Magnification | 1:7.14 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sigma Contemporary 56mm f/1.4 DC DN 56mm | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR | Sony G Master SEL70200GM2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 56mm | 18-300mm | 28-70mm | 28-200mm | 16-85mm | 70-200mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Fujifilm X | Canon RF | L-Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | false | true | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 256 | 92 | 495 | 413 | 59 | 1045 |
| AF Type | Stepping Motor | VXD linear motor | STM | Autofocus | AF-S | XD Linear Motors |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | macro | zoom | telephoto |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma Contemporary 56mm f/1.4 DC DN 56mm | 85.5 | 96.6 | 85.9 | 50.8 | 60 | 96.4 | 34 | 94.8 | 35.6 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.1 | 75.1 | 96.3 | 88.5 | 73.5 | 77 | 99.2 | 82.9 | 80.5 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 85.5 | 86.2 | 67.2 | 77.5 | 84.4 | 83.8 | 77.4 | 87.9 | 98.2 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.8 | 77.9 | 73.8 | 89.5 | 90.9 | 71.5 | 95.7 | 75.3 | 99.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Compare | 54.8 | 75.1 | 98.4 | 59.8 | 64.1 | 77 | 94.3 | 87.9 | 92.2 |
| Sony G Master SEL70200GM2 Compare | 98.1 | 90.8 | 33.4 | 33.1 | 87.2 | 83.8 | 79.4 | 94.8 | 80.5 |
Usage Scores
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