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Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary

An 85mm-equivalent f/1.4 portrait prime for APS-C (112mm on MFT), 280-290g, with a mount gasket. This is the Sony E version.

Starting from
£419 new
Used from £295 (Wex Photo Video)
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£419
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Wex Photo Video used
£295
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Core
Released
2018
Focal Length
56mm
Aperture
f/1.4
Compatible Mount
Sony E
Filter Size
55mm
Dimensions
66.5mm diameter × 59.5mm length
Weight
280g
Weather Sealed
No
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Stepping motor
Optical IS
None (relies on body IS if available)
Aperture Blades
9
Magnification
0.135x
Min. Focus Distance
0.5m

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
7.5
Street
5.8
Travel
5.4
Wedding & Events
5.9
Filmmaking
5.4
Documentary
5.1
Landscape
4.8
Casual
5.9
Food
5.1
Architecture
4.6
Underwater
4.6
✅ Great For
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Portrait 7.5 Strong on focal length, maximum aperture and autofocus.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Architecture 4.6 Held back by focal length and optical stabilisation.
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Underwater 4.6 Held back by focal length and close focusing.
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Landscape 4.8 Held back by focal length and weather sealing.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
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