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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 Nikon Z-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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Just to clarify, what is the focal length of this ...
Just to clarify, what is the focal length of this lens on a Nikon Z8?
The Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens (Nikon Z) is physically a 56mm lens, that never changes. On a Nikon Z8 it runs in DX crop, giving a full-frame equivalent field of view of about 84mm.
Date published: 2026-01-20
Does it focus smoothly in video mode, or does it ...
Does it focus smoothly in video mode, or does it move in noticeable steps like older Sigma lenses for Nikon did?
The Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens (Nikon Z) utilizes a new stepping AF motor resulting in near-silent and smooth focus when used on an AF supported camera.
Date published: 2024-05-03
Nikon Z is parenthetically shown in the header ...
Nikon Z is parenthetically shown in the header for this lens. So, I'm assuming that it will work on a Zfc?
The 56mm f/1.4 is compatible with any Nikon Z camera, it will work with the Nikon Zfc.
Date published: 2024-01-03
weight?
weight?
The Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens (Nikon Z mount version) is 295g /10.4 oz. Other mount versions weigh slightly less.
Date published: 2025-09-15
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
Will this work on Sony a6000
Will this work on Sony a6000
BH #SI5614EFM is the EF-M mount version of this lens and is not compatible with the Sony A6000. For the A6000 you will need BH #SI5614DCSE which is the Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens (Sony E) and the proper version for the Sony A6000.
https://bhpho.to/2PRFNe2
Date published: 2024-03-28
Which is quicker stopped down in low light/ the ...
Which is quicker stopped down in low light/ the stepping motor (Sigma 56) or the dual linear motor (Sony 85 mm FE)?
They are both very fast in focusing. I have not seen a difference in speed between the Sony 85mm FE and the Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens (Micro Four Thirds).
Date published: 2023-08-03
Is the housing of this lens made of metal or ...
Is the housing of this lens made of metal or plastic?
Yes, the housing on the Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens (FUJIFILM X) is made of metal.
Date published: 2024-03-19
