Contemporary
SIGMA 56mm F1.4 DC DN
The first of the series is the standard lens 30mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary, and the second is the wide-angle lens 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary. The third addition is this smallest mid-tele lens in its class, 56mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary. While retaining the compact, lightweight, and outstanding image quality concepts of the Contemporary line, thanks to SIGMA’s leading-edge technology, this lens provides the amount of bokeh and admirable brightness expected from F1.4 lenses even in the mid-tele range. This addition completes the large aperture series comprised of portable wide-angle, standard, and telephoto lenses.
* The smallest in its class among F1.4 mid-tele lenses for APS-C mirrorless cameras
Specifications
Features
Description
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Camera Type
Mirrorless
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Corresponding Mount
Sony E-mount, L-Mount, FUJIFILM X Mount, Canon RF Mount, Nikon Z Mount, Canon EF-M Mount, Micro Four Thirds
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Angle of View
L-Mount: 28.5°; Sony E-mount: 28.5°; FUJIFILM X Mount: 28.5°; Canon RF Mount: 21.9°; Nikon Z Mount: 28.5°; Canon EF-M Mount: 26.9°; Micro Four Thirds: 26.9°
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Number of Diaphragm Blades
9 (Rounded diaphragm)
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Minimum Focusing Distance
50cm / 19.7in
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Maximum Magnification Ratio
01:07.0
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Dimensions (Diameter × Length)
L-Mount: 66.5mm × 57.5mm / 2.6in. × 2.3in.; Sony E-mount: 66.5mm × 59.5mm / 2.6in. × 2.3in.; FUJIFILM X Mount: 66.5mm × 59.8mm / 2.6in. × 2.4in.; Canon RF Mount: 69.0mm × 57.5mm / 2.7in. × 2.3in.; Nikon Z Mount: 70.0mm × 61.5mm / 2.8in. × 2.4in.; Canon EF-M Mount: 66.5mm × 59.5mm / 2.6in. × 2.3in.; Micro Four Thirds: 66.5mm × 58.1mm / 2.6in. × 2.3in.
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Weight
L-Mount: 285g / 10.1oz; Sony E-mount: 280g / 9.9oz; FUJIFILM X Mount: 280g / 9.9oz; Canon RF Mount: 290g / 10.2oz; Nikon Z Mount: 295g / 10.4oz; Canon EF-M Mount: 280g / 9.9oz; Micro Four Thirds: 256g / 9.0oz
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Supplied Accessories
Lens Hood (LH582-01), Front Cap (LCF-55 III), Rear Cap (LCR II)
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REAR CAP LCR
Included
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TRIPOD SOCKET TS-155
NA
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PROTECTIVE COVER PT-55
NA
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Edge-to-Edge Sharpness
Yes, exceptionally sharp across the frame, even at F1.4
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Megapixel
NA
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Brust Speed
NA
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Stills base ISO
NA
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Autofocus
Yes, stepping motor delivers smooth, fast, and accurate AF for stills and video, compatible with advanced AF systems
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Advanced Optical Construction
Yes, includes 2 aspherical elements and 1 SLD element to reduce aberrations
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High Precision & Aberration Correction
Yes, reduces chromatic and spherical aberrations for enhanced sharpness and clarity
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F1.4 Aperture with Full Image Quality
Yes, F1.4 aperture delivers sharp images with beautiful bokeh
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Sagittal Coma Flare Correction
NA
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Anti-Ghosting & Flare Resistance
Yes, Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting for high-contrast images in backlit conditions
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Engineered for Extreme Performance
Yes, combines outstanding optical performance with compact design for APS-C mirrorless systems
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Exceptional Image Reproducibility
Yes, delivers remarkable image quality comparable to Sigma’s Art line
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World’s Widest F1.4 Prime Lens
NA
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Ideal for Astrophotography
Yes, suitable due to F1.4 aperture and low-light performance
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Ultra-Wide 14mm Focal Length
NA
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Bright F1.4 Aperture
Yes, F1.4 aperture for low-light photography and creamy bokeh
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High Optical Performance
Yes, delivers exceptional sharpness and clarity, rivaling Art line lenses
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Correction of Sagittal Coma Flare
NA
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High-Speed Autofocus with HLA Motor
NA
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Versatility
Yes, ideal for portraits, street photography, wildlife, sports, weddings, and low-light shooting
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Expressive Image Quality
Yes, provides smooth, attractive bokeh and sharp rendering for impactful images