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Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN
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Sigma · f/1.4 · Canon RF mount

Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN

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KEY FACTS
BrandSigma
Release Year2024
Production StatusIn Production
Pro BrandingContemporary
Lens MountCanon RF
What We Like
+Excellent sharpness even at maximum f/1.4 aperture with peak performance from f/2.8-f/5.6
+Beautiful, smooth bokeh with 9-blade diaphragm ideal for portraits
+Compact and lightweight design (290g) perfect for handheld and travel photography
+Optimized autofocus for Canon RF mount with quiet, fast, and accurate focusing
+Affordable pricing ($449 USD) for f/1.4 optical quality rivaling Art series lenses
+Weather-sealed mount with rubber sealing for dust and splash resistance
Worth Knowing
−No image stabilization, which may require faster shutter speeds in low-light handheld situations
−No external AF/MF switch or manual controls beyond focus ring, limiting quick access to autofocus adjustments
−Plastic barrel construction (though durable) rather than all-metal housing
−Requires in-camera digital correction to address some distortion and peripheral illumination

General

Brand
Sigma
Release Year
2024
Production Status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Pro Branding
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Specific branding codes used for professional-tier lenses.
Contemporary
Lens Mount
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The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Canon RF
System
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Indicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to.
Canon EOS R
Maximum Format
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Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
APS-C
Read our notes on general
The Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary is the longest telephoto option in Sigma's f/1.4 prime series for APS-C cameras, delivering an effective 85mm focal length, pin-sharp detail and creamy bokeh in a tiny and lightweight package that pairs nicely with entry-level mirrorless cameras, and is reasonably priced for its quality. It delivers ridiculously sharp detail, even at f/1.4, although for absolute peak sharpness any setting between f/2.8 to f/5.6 is on the money.

Physical

Lens Weight
290 g
Lens Diameter
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Width of the lens at its widest point
69 mm
Lens Length
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How long the lens is from front to back.
57.5 mm
Front Filter Compatible
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Some lenses are compatible with front filters, some are compatible with back filters and some are compatible with both. Front filters are usually more convenient to add and remove.
Yes
Front Filter Size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
55 mm

Optics

Focal Range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
56 mm
Aperture Range
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Largest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end)
1.4
Focal Length Angle of View
26.9°
Flange Focal Distance
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Distance from lens mount to sensor.
20 mm
Diaphragm Type
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Structure and design of the aperture
Automatic
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
9020
Zoom Lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
No
Closest Focusing Distance
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Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
50 cm01500
Maximum Magnification
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Largest size a subject can be reproduced
1:7.4
Autofocus Mode
Yes
Manual Mode
Yes
Manual Focusing Ring
Yes

Features

Weather Sealing
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Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
Yes
Built In Lens Hood
No
Image Stabilization
No

Construction

Elements
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Lens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens.
10
Groups
6
Aspherical Elements
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The number of aspherical lens elements which can help correct aberrations such as spherical aberration.
2
Low Dispersion
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Elements that reduce chromatic aberration
1