Sigma
56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary
Fujifilm X Mount
56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary — 56mm f/1.4 for Fujifilm X, a popular choice in the sigma lineup.
$429
Launch priceReleased Jun 2023
Sony
FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
Sony E Mount
World's lightest 300mm F2.8 — 1470g with XD Linear AF, OSS, and G Master resolution.
$6,999
Launch priceReleased Jan 2024
FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS is 7 months newer.
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Wins
56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary
Wins
FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BFE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- A56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary has lower Weight (280 g vs 1470 g)
- A56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary has lower Min focus distance (50 cm vs 200 cm)
- A56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary has lower Length (66.5 mm vs 265 mm)
- A56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.4 vs f/2.8)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this lens size diff to share56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary
⌀67 × 67 mm
280 g (0.62 lb / 9.88 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
⌀124 × 265 mm
1470 g (3.24 lb / 51.85 oz)
56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary is 199mm shorter and 57mm narrower than FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS.
56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary is 1190 g lighter than FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS.
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 56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 1 SLD, 2 Aspherical
- ✓
Weight
280 g vs 1470 g — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
50 cm vs 200 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Length
66.5 mm vs 265 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.4 vs f/2.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.4 vs f/2.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
67.4 mm vs 124 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 3 Super ED, 1 ED
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS supports it
- ✓
Weather sealing
Only FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS supports it
- ✓
Control ring
Only FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS supports it
- ✓
Custom function button
Only FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS supports it
- ✓
Max magnification
0.16 × vs 0.14 × — higher is better
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
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
FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
Pros
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
Cons
- –Premium price point
- –Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
Decided which one is right for you?
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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 June 2026.