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The Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary is a fast mid-telephoto prime for Sony E-mount APS-C bodies, giving an 84mm full-frame equivalent angle of view. It is one of the smallest and lightest f/1.4 lenses in its class, built to shoot wide open with smooth background blur and strong sharpness. It suits portrait, event and low-light shooters who want a compact alternative to a full-frame 85mm f/1.4. Reviewers consistently rate its image quality close to Sigma's Art line, with autofocus speed and build the main points of discussion.
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Owners and reviewers praise the lens for sharpness wide open, creamy bokeh and a small, light body that undercuts most 85mm-equivalent rivals. Complaints center on the lack of stabilization and weather sealing and on occasional color fringing at f/1.4.
The Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary is a mid-telephoto prime lens for Sony E-mount cameras. Its f/1.4 aperture gives a bright image and a good amount of background blur, even on APS-C cameras. It is the third lens in Sigma's f/1.4 series, after the 30mm and 16mm.
The lens is compact and lightweight. Its optical design relies on the camera body to correct peripheral light falloff and distortion. An SLD glass element corrects axial color aberration. It suits subjects from portraits and snapshots to night views.
A stepping motor and an optical design made for video AF give smooth, quiet autofocus. The lens works with Sony E-mount Fast Hybrid AF for precise tracking. With face recognition or eye AF on the camera, focus stays on the face or eye as the subject moves.
