Compact, lightweight and
remarkable image quality―a mid-tele lens for APS-C mirrorless
Offering an opportunity to experience
the fun of shooting wide open, with F1.4 brightness
The first of the series is the standard lens 30mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary, and the second is the wide-angle lens 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary. The third addition is this smallest mid-tele lens in its class, 56mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary. While retaining the compact, lightweight, and outstanding image quality concepts of the Contemporary line, thanks to SIGMA’s leading-edge technology, this lens provides the amount of bokeh and admirable brightness expected from F1.4 lenses even in the mid-tele range. This addition completes the large aperture series comprised of portable wide-angle, standard, and telephoto lenses.
* The smallest in its class among F1.4 mid-tele lenses for APS-C mirrorless cameras
Features
A member of the high-performance Contemporary line,
featuring SIGMA’s latest technologies
Smooth AF ideal for video shooting
The combination of optical design for video AF and use of the stepping motor enables smooth and quiet autofocus. This lens is also compatible with the Sony E-mount Fast Hybrid AF, achieving precise AF tracking. By using the face recognition or eye AF functions of cameras, focus will continuously be on the face or the eye even if the subject moves during the shoot.
High-precision,
rugged brass bayonet mount
The brass mount combines high precision with rugged construction. Its treated surfaces and enhanced strength contribute to the exceptional durability of the lens.
Mount with Dust and Splash Resistant Structure
The mount features a special sealing* to make the lens an excellent choice in a wide variety of conditions.
* Except for Canon EF-M mount
Impressively compact construction
with image quality rivaling
SIGMA’s Art line.
To achieve such a compact construction, lens design is considered based on the capabilities of the camera body function to correct* peripheral light amount and distortion. Moreover, axial color aberration, which is difficult to eliminate by image processing, is efficiently corrected by incorporating an SLD glass element. A compactness and lightweight construction combined with superb image quality is achieved.
* Limited to what the camera supports.
EOS-M series cameras incompatible with aberration correction
Cameras incompatible with distortion correction
EOS M5, EOS M6, EOS M100, EOS M10, EOS M3, EOS M2, EOS M
Designed to minimize flare and ghosting
From an early stage in the lens design process, flare and ghosting have been measured to establish an optical design resistant to strong incident light sources such as backlighting. SIGMA’s Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting to help photographers produce sharp and high contrast images even in backlit conditions. The included lens hood can be attached to block out extraneous light, which can have a negative effect on rendering performance.
The only three F1.4 AF lens system for APS-C Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras
The lens benefits from an open aperture of F1.4 to achieve sufficient amount of bokeh and admirable brightness even with APS-C size cameras which tend to have smaller bokeh effects compared to 35mm full size systems. Its compact and lightweight body is perfect for daily use, capable of capturing various scenes ranging from portraits to snapshots, as well as night view.
Rounded diaphragm
The 9-blade rounded diaphragm creates an attractive blur in the out-of-focus areas of the image.
SIGMA DC DN SERIES
Over the years, SIGMA has built an extensive lineup of bright prime lenses ranging from wide-angle to telephoto. Now, for mirrorless cameras, SIGMA is developing a range of interchangeable lenses that feature a lightweight, compact package for convenient daily shooting while delivering superior performance and covering the key focal lengths.
Developed to feature a lightweight, compact package for everyday use, SIGMA DN lenses for mirrorless cameras deliver superior performance covering the key focal lengths. The new lens builds on the success of the 30mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary, which SIGMA released in 2016 as the first in a new series of prime lenses for mirrorless cameras. The 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary also combines F1.4 brightness with top-level optical performance.
The first in this SIGMA series of prime lenses for mirrorless cameras was the standard prime 30mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary, then the wide-angle prime 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary, and now followed by the telephoto 56mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary, SIGMA has made a new and complete system for mirrorless camera users.
ESSENTIALS
You’ll find our philosophy and craftsmanship
in every product
Our new lineup fully expresses our approach to lenses and photography itself. All of our lenses belong to one of three lines—Contemporary, Art, or Sports—all of which share our development philosophy and advanced manufacturing system. High performance, high quality, and high end in every respect, these lenses give people who love photography lasting value and consistent, exciting results. The secret is our passion for craftsmanship that we put into every production process and every product.
Specifications
56mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary
Lens Construction
- SLD glass
- ASPHERICAL LENS
Lens Construction
Angle of View
- L-Mount
28.5° - FUJIFILM X Mount
28.5° - Nikon Z Mount
28.5° - Sony E-Mount
28.5° - Micro Four Thirds Mount
21.9° - Canon EF-M Mount
26.9°
Number of Diaphragm Blades
Minimum Aperture
Minimum Focusing Distance
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Filter size
Dimensions (Diameter × Length)
- L-Mount
φ66.5mm × 57.5mm / φ2.6in. × 2.3in. - Sony E-Mount
φ66.5mm × 59.5mm / φ2.6in. × 2.3in. - FUJIFILM X Mount
φ66.5mm × 59.8mm / φ2.6in. × 2.4in. - Nikon Z Mount
φ70.0mm × 61.5mm / φ2.8in. × 2.4in. - Micro Four Thirds Mount
φ66.5mm × 58.1mm / φ2.6in. × 2.3in. - Canon EF-M Mount
φ66.5mm × 59.5mm / φ2.6in. × 2.3in.
Weight
- Sony E-Mount
280g /9.9oz. - Canon EF-M Mount
280g / 9.9oz. - Micro Four Thirds Mount
256g /9.0oz. - L-Mount
285g / 10.1oz. - FUJIFILM X Mount
280g / 9.9oz.
Edition Number
C018
Supplied Accessories
Hood (LH582-01) supplied
Performance / Data
MTF Chart
Diffraction MTF
Geometrical MTF
| Spatial frequency | S:Sagittal Line | M:Meridional Line |
|---|---|---|
| 10lp/mm | ||
| 30lp/mm |
Product Lineup
L-Mount
- Supplied Accessories
- Hood (LH582-01) supplied
Sony E-mount
- Supplied Accessories
- Hood (LH582-01) supplied
FUJIFILM X Mount
- Supplied Accessories
- Hood (LH582-01) supplied
Nikon Z Mount
- Supplied Accessories
- Hood (LH582-01) supplied
Micro Four Thirds mount
- Supplied Accessories
- Hood (LH582-01) supplied
Canon EF-M mount
- Supplied Accessories
- Hood (LH582-01) supplied
Support
56mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary
FAQ
Contact
Accessories
Supplied Accessories
LENS HOOD LH582-01
FRONT CAP LCF-55mmⅢ
REAR CAP LCR Ⅱ
* The image is for SIGMA.
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L-Mount
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Sony E-mount
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Micro Four Thirds mount
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Canon EF-M mount
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FUJIFILM X Mount
Separately Sold Accessories
PROTECTOR 55mm
Normal type. Protector is developed to protect the lens surface from dirt and dust as well as scratches. It is an ideal filter for regular use as it is completely colorless so does not affect color reproduction.
* Thinner frame wide type.
WR PROTECTOR 55mm
Water-repellent, Antistatic type. Protector is developed to protect the lens surface from dirt and dust as well as scratches. It is an ideal filter for regular use as it is completely colorless so does not affect color reproduction.
* Thinner frame wide type.
WR PROTECTOR 55mm
WR UV FILTER 55mm
UV Water-repellent, Antistatic type. UV filter prevents the bluish tone that generates when the weather is fine, by absorbing ultraviolet rays. It is effective in most situations, such as landscape, portrait and general photography on a sunny day. It is also an ideal filter for regular use as it is completely colorless so does not affect color reproduction.
* Thinner frame wide type.
WR CIRCULAR PL FILTER 55mm
PL Water-repellent, Antistatic type. Circular PL filter removes the reflection of water surface and glass windows, and increases the contrast in landscape photography.
* Thinner frame wide type.
USB DOCK UD-11
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L-Mount
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Canon EF-M mount
Catalogs / Resources
Manuals / Brochures
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SIGMA Lens Catalogue 2022 Autumn (Brochures)
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56mm F1.4 DC DN (Manuals)
Impressions / Samples
SIGMA FUJIFILM X Mount
SIGMA CANON EF-M mount Canon EF-M Mount
Micro Four Thirds mount
56mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary Impression
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