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

Product Highlight

• One SLD Element, Two Aspherical Elements
• 84mm (Full-Frame Equivalent)
• Weather-Sealed Construction
• Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
• Stepping Motor AF System
• Super Multilayer Coating
• APS-C | f/1.4 to f/16

Overview of the Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens (Sony E)

The Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens (Sony E) is a compact, high-performance portrait-length prime lens explicitly designed for Sony E-mount APS-C mirrorless cameras. It offers a 35mm equivalent focal length of 84mm, making it widely regarded as one of the sharpest and most value-packed portrait lenses available for crop-sensor bodies. The lens is characterized by its bright f/1.4 maximum aperture, which suits working in difficult lighting conditions and also offers improved control over depth of field for isolating subjects and working with selective focus techniques. The optical design utilizes two aspherical elements and one SLD element, which help to reduce both spherical and chromatic aberrations for greater sharpness and clarity. A super multilayer coating has also been applied to suppress flare and ghosting in order to achieve more contrast and color accuracy when working in strong lighting conditions. Complementing the optics is a stepping AF motor, which suits both photo and video applications due to its quick, precise, and near-silent performance.

In the box

• Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN contemporary lens (Sony E)
• Sigma LCF-55 III 55mm lens cap
• Sigma LCR II rear lens cap for Sony E
• Sigma lens hood for 56mm f/1.4 DC DN contemporary lens