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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 16
Mount Micro Four Thirds
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 256 g
af type Stepping Motor
lens type prime
60 Overall Score
Price MX$0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong af (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong build (86th percentile) 86th
Cons
- Below average macro (22th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
Based on 73 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
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 | 16 |
| Min Aperture | 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 | 0.14x |
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 | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 | Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 56mm | 18-300mm | 28-400mm | 50-200mm | 13mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | 16 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/1.4 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Fuji X | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Canon EF-S |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | false | true | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 256 | 92 | 726 | 655 | 415 | 515 |
| AF Type | Stepping Motor | VXD linear motor | STM | linear motor | STM | STM |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | telephoto | Wide-Angle | zoom |
| 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 | 86.9 | 44.8 | 86.4 | 21.8 | 62 | 49.5 | 34.2 | 94.8 | 36 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.3 | 74.9 | 96.6 | 87.7 | 74.6 | 76.9 | 99.2 | 83.1 | 81.3 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.9 | 77.8 | 51.6 | 81.3 | 97 | 71.2 | 98.9 | 83.1 | 98.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 Compare | 98.3 | 86.1 | 55.3 | 23.1 | 95.9 | 83.7 | 88.3 | 65.9 | 96.4 |
| Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle Compare | 86.9 | 96.6 | 42.1 | 89.4 | 82.6 | 96.4 | 34.2 | 74 | 81.3 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.9 | 74.9 | 47.3 | 33.2 | 80.1 | 76.9 | 96 | 78 | 92.6 |
Usage Scores
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