Sigma Contemporary 56mm f/1.4 DC DN 56mm
Sigma
85 Overall Score
vs
Sony FE SEL50F18F/2 50mm
Sony
58 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Professional
Portrait
Budget
Video Cinema
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Macro
Landscape
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 56mm f/1.4 DC DN 56mm | Sony FE SEL50F18F/2 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 56 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 56 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 10 | 9 |
| Groups | 6 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.28 kg | 0.20 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 49 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 500 mm | 390 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:7.14★ | 0.16x |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 56mm f/1.4 DC DN 56mm
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Sony FE SEL50F18F/2 50mm
- Strong stabilization (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 56mm f/1.4 DC DN 56mm0.198score per dollar
vs
Sony FE SEL50F18F/2 50mm0.291score per dollar
Sony FE SEL50F18F/2 50mm offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 56mm f/1.4 DC DN 56mm
Scores 85 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
