New Arrival Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Sony E

The Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary for Sony E is a compact, fast short telephoto for APS-C cameras. It gives about an 84mm equivalent view, a natural length for portraits, and at 280g it is light enough to carry every day on an a6700, a6400 or ZV-E10 II.

Image quality

The optical design has 10 elements in 6 groups, with one SLD and two aspherical elements to control colour fringing and keep the image sharp wide open. Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting, and the supplied hood helps further against strong backlight.

Portraits and bokeh

F1.4 and the short telephoto view separate a subject from the background very clearly, and the nine-blade rounded aperture keeps the blur smooth. It is also useful for low-light events, gigs and indoor sport where you cannot get close.

Autofocus and video

A stepping motor gives smooth, quiet autofocus that suits video, and the lens works with the camera’s face and eye detection to keep a moving subject’s eye sharp.

Size and build

It weighs 280g, measures 66.5 x 59.5mm and takes 55mm filters. The brass bayonet mount is sealed against dust and splashes. The minimum focus distance is 50cm, for a maximum magnification of 1:7.4.

Who it’s for

This is for portrait, event and detail photographers who want a fast short telephoto that keeps the kit small. The a6700 has in-body stabilisation; the a6400 and ZV-E10 II do not. For a wider standard view, pair it with the Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN.

Also available for Fujifilm X, Canon RF, Nikon Z, L-Mount and Micro Four Thirds.