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56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary

Sony E · Prime · APS C

56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary — 56mm f/1.4 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sigma lineup.

$429

Launch price

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Last updated May 2026

Key specs at a glance

Focal Length

56 mm

Max Aperture

f/1.4

Mount

Sony E

Coverage

APS-C

Stabilization

No

Weight

280 g

Min Focus

30 cm

Filter Size

67 mm

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Best for

Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Excellent
8.5/ 10
  • · Covers 50-85mm, which is highly suitable for portraits
  • · Fast f/1.4 aperture yields extremely shallow depth of field

Sports & Action

Good
6.5/ 10
  • · Constant fast f/1.4 aperture allows fast shutter speeds
  • · Equipped with high-speed silent AF motor for fast action tracking

Video & Hybrid

Limited
3.5/ 10
  • · Internal focusing keeps lens length constant and stops rotation
  • · Fast prime aperture offers cinematic shallow depth of field

Landscape

Limited
2.0/ 10
  • · Relatively light weight (280g) is easy to hike with

Travel

Fair
5.0/ 10
  • · Ultralight (280g) — perfect for all-day carry without fatigue

Wildlife

Limited
1.0/ 10
  • · Fast tracking AF motor helps track moving birds/animals

Macro & Close-up

Limited
1.5/ 10
  • · Short focus distance of 30 cm allows close shooting

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

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary

Optical Design

Focal length (Min)56 mm
Focal length (Max)56 mm
Max aperture (Wide)f/1.4
Max aperture (Tele)f/1.4
Elements14
Groups11
Special elementsAspherical, ED

Focus System

Min focus distance30 cm
Max magnification0.15 ×
Autofocus motorLinear / Stepping Motor
Internal focusYes

Image Stabilization

Optical stabilizationNo
OIS effectiveness0 stops

Physical Specs

Weight280 g
Length89 mm
Diameter70 mm
Filter thread size67 mm
Weather sealingNo
Diaphragm blades11

Compatibility

Lens mountSony E
Format coverageAPS-C

Features

Control ringNo
Custom function buttonNo