Sigma 56mm f1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens - Sony E Mount

Sigma 56mm f1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens – Precision, Portability, and Portrait Perfection

Unlock the full creative potential of your crop-sensor mirrorless camera with the Sigma 56mm f1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens—a fast, compact short-telephoto prime designed for photographers and videographers who demand superb image quality, lightweight construction, and flawless low-light performance.

Portrait-Perfect Focal Length

With an equivalent focal length of 84mm on APS-C and 112mm on Micro Four Thirds, this lens delivers the ideal perspective for portraits, street photography, travel, weddings, and lifestyle content. Its f1.4 aperture allows for stunning background separation and creamy bokeh, making it easy to isolate your subject and add depth and emotion to your shots.

• Perfect for headshots, pet portraits, events, and candid photography

• Ultra-wide aperture enables shooting in low light without sacrificing quality

• Smooth, quiet autofocus ideal for both stills and video

Compact, Lightweight, and Durable

Designed for life on the move, the Sigma 56mm f1.4 DC DN is incredibly compact and portable, weighing just 285g and measuring only 57.5mm in length. It’s the smallest lens in Sigma’s f1.4 DC DN lineup, crafted from a high-grade thermally stable composite for enhanced durability without adding bulk.

• Brass mount with weather-sealing (excluding EF-M mount)

• Included petal-type lens hood helps prevent flare

• Large rubberized focus ring for smooth manual control

Outstanding Optical Design

Sigma’s reputation for image quality is on full display in this lens. Built with 10 elements in 6 groups, including 2 aspherical and 1 SLD element, the 56mm f1.4 delivers images with exceptional clarity, contrast, and edge-to-edge sharpness. Advanced coatings reduce flare and ghosting, while in-camera corrections minimise distortion and chromatic aberration.

• Superior resolution across the frame, even wide open at f1.4

• Minimal chromatic aberration, distortion, and vignetting

• Built-in support for lens corrections via the camera body

Low-Light Powerhouse

The bright f1.4 aperture allows four times the light transmission of an f2.8 lens, making it perfect for handheld shooting in dimly lit environments. Whether capturing golden hour portraits or indoor lifestyle moments, this lens delivers clean, detailed results with rich contrast.

• Smooth, attractive bokeh for elegant background separation

• Crisp results even at high ISOs

• Fast aperture perfect for selective focus techniques

Seamless Autofocus Performance

With inner focusing and a stepping motor, the Sigma 56mm f1.4 is both fast and quiet—ideal for video creators and hybrid shooters. It pairs seamlessly with modern mirrorless AF systems to track subjects smoothly and accurately.

• Ideal for video production with silent autofocus

• Compatible with face and eye-detection AF systems

• Inner focusing reduces lens breathing during video

Available Mounts

This lens is available for multiple crop-sensor mirrorless systems, including:

• Sony E-mount

• Canon EF-M

• Micro Four Thirds

• L-Mount

• Nikon Z Mount

Key Specifications

• Focal length: 56mm (APS-C: ~85mm, MFT: ~112mm)

• Maximum aperture: f1.4

• Minimum aperture: f16

• Optical design: 10 elements in 6 groups (2 aspherical, 1 SLD)

• Angle of view: 28.5° (APS-C)

• Minimum focus distance: 50cm

• Filter size: 55mm

• Weight: 285g

• Dimensions: Ø66.5mm x 59.5mm

• Mounts: Sony E, Canon EF-M, MFT, Nikon Z, L-Mount

What’s Included

• Sigma 56mm f1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens

• Lens hood (LH582-01)

• Front and rear lens caps

Whether you’re a portrait photographer, a street shooter, or a hybrid content creator, the Sigma 56mm f1.4 DC DN offers stellar optics, fast performance, and compact design—all at an exceptional value.

Shop now and elevate your creative vision with a lens that combines professional results with everyday usability.