OM System
M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm F1.2 PRO
Micro Four Thirds Mount
90mm-equiv. F1.2 portrait prime with 50 cm close focus, 62 mm filter thread, and IPX1 weather sealing.
$1,199
Launch priceReleased Nov 2017
Sigma
56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary
Sony E Mount
56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary — 56mm f/1.4 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sigma lineup.
$429
Launch priceReleased Nov 2018
56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary is 1.1 years newer.
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Wins
M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm F1.2 PRO
Wins
56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- B56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary has lower Weight (280 g vs 410 g)
- B56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary has lower Length (59.5 mm vs 84.9 mm)
- B56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary has higher Max magnification (0.14 × vs 0.1 ×)
- AM.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm F1.2 PRO has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/1.4)
- AM.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm F1.2 PRO has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.2 vs f/1.4)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm F1.2 PRO
⌀70 × 85 mm
410 g (0.90 lb / 14.46 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary
⌀67 × 60 mm
280 g (0.62 lb / 9.88 oz)
M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm F1.2 PRO is 25mm longer and 4mm wider than 56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary.
M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm F1.2 PRO is 130 g heavier than 56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary.
Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm F1.2 PRO
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 1 Aspherical, 1 DSA, 3 ED…
- ✓
Weather sealing
Only M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm F1.2 PRO supports it
- ✓
Control ring
Only M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm F1.2 PRO supports it
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.2 vs f/1.4 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.2 vs f/1.4 — lower is better
Reasons to choose the 56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Aspherical, ED
- ✓
Weight
280 g vs 410 g — lower is better
- ✓
Length
59.5 mm vs 84.9 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
66.5 mm vs 70 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.14 × vs 0.1 × — higher is better
Shared specifications
Min focus distance
Both 50 cm
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm F1.2 PRO
Pros
- ✓Bright f/1.2 aperture for low light and subject separation
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
Cons
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary
Pros
- ✓Bright f/1.4 aperture for low light and subject separation
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Lightweight design easy to carry all day
Cons
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
Decided which one is right for you?
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OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm F1.2 PRO
Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.