Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Sony E

The Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Sony E-Mount is a compact portrait-length prime lens designed for APS-C mirrorless cameras. As part of Sigma’s acclaimed Contemporary line, it delivers a perfect balance between performance, portability, and affordability. With an 84mm equivalent focal length, this lens is ideal for portraits, close-up details, and creative low-light shooting.

Its large f/1.4 maximum aperture provides superb subject separation and smooth background blur, while also enabling excellent performance in dimly lit environments. The optical design incorporates one Special Low Dispersion (SLD) element and two aspherical elements, minimising chromatic and spherical aberrations to achieve exceptional sharpness, clarity, and colour fidelity across the frame. Sigma’s Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting, maintaining strong contrast even when shooting against bright light sources.

A stepping motor ensures smooth, accurate, and nearly silent autofocus, making this lens particularly suitable for video creators. It supports Sony’s Fast Hybrid AF system, as well as face and eye detection AF, ensuring subjects remain sharp and in focus even during movement.

Built with a robust brass bayonet mount and a dust- and splash-resistant structure, the Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN is designed for reliability and durability. Compact and lightweight, it delivers professional optical performance that rivals Sigma’s premium Art line, all within a convenient everyday form factor.

• Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Sony E
• LCF-55 III 55mm Lens Cap
• Rear Cap LCR II for Sony E Mount Lenses
• LH582-01 Lens Hood for 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens
• Limited 3-Year Warranty

Focal Length: 56mm (35mm Equivalent: 84mm)
Maximum Aperture: f/1.4
Minimum Aperture: f/16
Lens Mount: Sony E
Lens Format Coverage: APS-C
Angle of View: 28.5°
Minimum Focus Distance: 50 cm
Magnification: 1:7.14 (0.14x)
Optical Design: 10 Elements in 6 Groups
Aperture/Iris Blades: 9, Rounded
Focus Type: Autofocus
Image Stabilisation: No
Filter Size: 55 mm
Dimensions: ø 66.5 x L 59.5 mm
Weight: 280 g