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

Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN

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KEY FACTS
BrandSigma
Announcement dateApr 2024
Released2024
Production started2024
Production statusIn Production
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
Announcement date
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Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
Apr 2024
Released
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Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2024
Production started
2024
Production status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
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.

Optical

Aperture
f/1.4 to f/16
Full Frame Equivalent
84-89.6mm
Optical Formula
10 elements in 6 groups
Aspherical Elements
2
SLD Elements
1
Angle of View (Canon RF)
21.9°

Build

Length (Canon RF)
69.0mm (2.7in) diameter × 57.5mm (2.3in)
Weight (Canon RF)
290g (10.2oz)
Construction
Polycarbonate (TSC) body with metal mount
Sealing
Rubber seal on mount for dust and splash resistance
Color
Black

Autofocus

AF Speed
High-speed AF optimized for Canon RF mount
AF Modes
Servo AF, face/eye AF compatible
Performance
Quiet, rapid, and accurate focusing

Coatings special features

Lens Coating
Super multilayer coating
Special Elements
Low-dispersion glass elements
Aberration Control
Corrects spherical and chromatic aberrations
In Camera Correction
Supports digital lens correction for distortion and peripheral illumination

Compatibility

Camera Format
APS-C mirrorless
Compatible Bodies
Canon EOS R5, R6, R7, R50, R100, R10, etc.

Optics

Min focal length
56 mm
Max focal length
56 mm
Focal range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
56 mm
Zoom lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
No
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
9020
Closest focusing distance
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Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
50 cm01500
Autofocus mode
Yes

Physical

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
Front filter size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
55 mm