An especially sleek portrait-length prime, the 56mm f/1.4 DC DN is part of Sigma's Contemporary series of lenses, and is designed for use with APS-C-format Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras. The lens is characterized by its bright f/1.4 maximum aperture, which suits working in difficult lighting conditions and also offers improved control over depth of field for isolating subjects and working with selective focus techniques. The optical design utilizes two aspherical elements and one SLD element, which help to reduce both spherical and chromatic aberrations for greater sharpness and clarity. A super multilayer coating has also been applied to suppress flare and ghosting in order to achieve more contrast and color accuracy when working in strong lighting conditions. Complementing the optics is a stepping AF motor, which suits both photo and video applications due to its quick, precise, and near-silent performance.
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Key Features
- APS-C | f/1.4 to f/16
- 84mm (Full-Frame Equivalent)
- Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
- Stepping Motor AF System
An especially sleek portrait-length prime, the 56mm f/1.4 DC DN is part of Sigma's Contemporary series of lenses, and is designed for use with APS-C-format Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras. The lens is characterized by its bright f/1.4 maximum aperture, which suits working in difficult lighting conditions and also offers improved control over depth of field for isolating subjects and working with selective focus techniques. The optical design utilizes two aspherical elements and one SLD element, which help to reduce both spherical and chromatic aberrations for greater sharpness and clarity. A super multilayer coating has also been applied to suppress flare and ghosting in order to achieve more contrast and color accuracy when working in strong lighting conditions. Complementing the optics is a stepping AF motor, which suits both photo and video applications due to its quick, precise, and near-silent performance.
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Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Overview
As part of the Contemporary line within Sigma's Global Vision series, this lens is designed to achieve a balance between convenience and performance, and meshes a compact, lightweight build and versatile handling with notable optical attributes.
Portrait-length prime is designed for APS-C-format Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras and provides an 84mm equivalent focal length.
Bright f/1.4 maximum aperture excels in low-light conditions and also affords increased control over depth of field for achieving selective focus effects.
One special low dispersion (SLD) element reduces color fringing and chromatic aberrations in order to achieve greater clarity and color accuracy.
Two aspherical elements are used to limit distortion and spherical aberrations and also contribute to greater overall sharpness and accurate rendering.
A super multilayered coating has been applied to lens elements in order to minimize lens flare and ghosting and contribute to producing contrast-rich and color-neutral imagery, even in backlit conditions.
A stepping AF motor benefits both photographers and videographers with its fast, precise, and near-silent performance.
Rounded nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a smooth and pleasing bokeh quality.
The bayonet mount is constructed from brass to ensure accuracy and durability. Additionally, rubber sealing is incorporated in the mount design to render it dust and splash resistant.
UPC: 085126351656
Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Specs
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Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Reviews
El mejor para retrato
By Walter
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-04-25
Muchas veces e querido este lente x ser muy luminoso, es nítido y m gusta mucho x se desenfoque sedoso
Perfect for my Nikon DX system
By Mark
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-02-16
Also see my review of the Sigma 16mm 1.4 lens for my Nikon DX system (Z50), which I purchased before this lens. I fell in love with the Sigma 16mm 1.4 lens so much I decided to try this 56mm 1.4 for mainly portrait/indoor and some street use as well. After over 30 years of photography with DSLR/Mirrorless systems (both APSC formats) I have never had such a great portrait focal length lens! The focus is spot on and the images are unbelievably sharp. The ease of obtaining great Bokah blows me away. I love the handling of these Sigma lenses and the crisp clean look of the lens as well. For a portrait length focal range (roughly 84mm on FX), this lens is small and relatively light, especially for how fast it is. Between this lens and my Sigma 16mm, I now have the 2 best primes I've ever owned. Maybe the 30mm in my future?
See any errors on this page?
Is this lens weather sealed?
Is this lens weather sealed?
I don't remember reading anywhere in the manual that it is.
Date published: 2021-07-10
Is it really weather sealed? The mount looks ...
Is it really weather sealed? The mount looks exactly like the mount on the Sigma 18-50, I bought at B&H in the last week???
The Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens has rubber sealing incorporated in the mount design to render it dust and splash resistant.
Date published: 2023-11-30
How much crop it does? Like 56mm is equivalent to ...
How much crop it does? Like 56mm is equivalent to how much in aps-c?
The Sony APS-C sensor has a crop factor of 1.5x. So when using this lens on an APS-C camera the equivalent focal length will be 84mm.
Date published: 2021-11-18
Is this compatible with Olympus camera
Is this compatible with Olympus camera
No this is a Sony E-Mount Lens
Date published: 2021-11-04
Will this work with the sony a6600 eye focus and ...
Will this work with the sony a6600 eye focus and all its other focus?
Yes, this lens would work with Eye AF on the Sony A6600.
Date published: 2020-03-13
Since this is Sony E mount, am I correct in ...
Since this is Sony E mount, am I correct in assuming this lens will work with the Sony A7CR ?
Yes, the Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens (Sony E) is compatible with the Sony A7CR, but this lens is apsc format and the Sony A7CR is full frame. Therefore the lens will crop the full frame sensor. Less than half of the available megapixels will be used.
Date published: 2024-01-23
Does B&H provide any international warranty?
Does B&H provide any international warranty?
Yes, if you add the lens to your cart, you would be able to add on a SquareTrade warranty plan. This would cover you worldwide
Date published: 2019-03-13
Does it work with Sony a6100 camera?
Does it work with Sony a6100 camera?
Yes the Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens (Sony E) is fully compatible with the Sony A6100 camera,
Date published: 2023-06-14