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
Viltrox
AF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF
Fujifilm X Mount
AF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF — 56mm f/1.2 for Fujifilm X, a popular choice in the viltrox lineup.
$729
Launch priceReleased May 2023
Released within a month of each other.
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Wins
56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary
Wins
AF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- A56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary has lower Weight (280 g vs 595 g)
- A56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary has lower Length (66.5 mm vs 99 mm)
- A56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary has higher Max magnification (0.14 × vs 0.1 ×)
- BAF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/1.4)
- BAF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.2 vs f/1.4)
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
AF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF
⌀76 × 99 mm
595 g (1.31 lb / 20.99 oz)
56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary is 33mm shorter and 9mm narrower than AF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF.
56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary is 315 g lighter than AF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF.
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 595 g — lower is better
- ✓
Length
66.5 mm vs 99 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
67.4 mm vs 76 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.14 × vs 0.1 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose the AF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 1 Aspherical, 2 ED, 2 HR
- ✓
Weather sealing
Only AF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF 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
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.
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
AF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF
Pros
- ✓Bright f/1.2 aperture for low light and subject separation
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Native Fujifilm X mount compatibility
Cons
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the 56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary and AF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF at major authorized retailers.
Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary
Viltrox AF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.