Sigma Contemporary 56mm f/1.4 DC DN 56mm
Sigma
73 Overall Score
vs
TTArtisan APS-C 50mm f/1.2 50mm
TTArtisan
50 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Portrait
Professional
Video Cinema
Budget
Wildlife Sports
Macro
Travel
Landscape
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 56mm f/1.4 DC DN 56mm | TTArtisan APS-C 50mm f/1.2 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 56 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 56 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 10 | 7 |
| Groups | 6 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Sonnar Optical Concept |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.2 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 10★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | L-Mount | L-Mount |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.28 kg★ | 0.34 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 500 mm | 500 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:7.14★ | 0.5x |
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)
TTArtisan APS-C 50mm f/1.2 50mm
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong build (71st percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 56mm f/1.4 DC DN 56mm0.170score per dollar
vs
TTArtisan APS-C 50mm f/1.2 50mm0.571score per dollar
TTArtisan APS-C 50mm f/1.2 50mm offers 3.4x better value for money
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.
