The Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary is a Sigma 56mm prime for Micro Four Thirds, released in 2019. It covers 112mm in full-frame terms at a maximum aperture of f/1.4. It offers a 280g build.
Best for: Sports, wildlife, and portrait telephoto
Pros
- Wide f/1.4 aperture for low-light and subject separation
Cons
- No optical stabilisation
- Not weather sealed
What this lens is good for
Portraits on a budget
A 112mm full-frame equivalent at f/1.4 is excellent for tight, flattering head-and-shoulders portraits with strong background blur, and Sigma delivers it for far less than the first-party PRO primes. It is sharp wide open and well built, making it the smart-money portrait choice for the system.
Isolating detail
The longer reach and shallow depth of field are useful beyond portraits, for picking out details, food, and small subjects against clean backgrounds. The lack of weather sealing is the main compromise, so it suits controlled and fair-weather shooting more than harsh outdoor use.
Specifications
| Lens | |
| Brand | Sigma |
| Type | prime |
| Status | current |
| Released | 2019-02 |
| Mount | mft |
| Optics | |
| Focal length | 56mm |
| FF equivalent | 112mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 |
| Min aperture | f/16 |
| Aperture blades | 9 |
| Elements / Groups | 10 / 8 |
| Focus | |
| Autofocus | Stepping Motor |
| MF override | Yes |
| Min focus distance | 0.5m |
| Max magnification | 0.1x |
| Stabilisation | |
| OIS | No |
| Dual IS compatible | No |
| Physical | |
| Weather sealed | No |
| Filter size | 55mm |
| Weight | 280g |
| Dimensions | 59.5mm length x 69.4mm diameter |
| Pricing | |
| Price (approx.) | $479 USD |