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Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary

Canon EF-M Autofocus

Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary

Focal length
56 mm
Aperture
f/1.4
Weight
280 g
Filter diameter
55 mm
Min. focus distance
50 cm
Length
59.5 mm
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At a Glance

The Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary for Canon EF-M is an APS-C lens with a full-frame equivalent focal length of 90 mm. Its f/1.4 aperture shortens shutter times and allows a shallow depth of field. It is compact at 280 g and focuses from 50 cm. It suits portraits, events and travel.

Good for

  • Portraits
  • Events
  • Travel

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
56 mm
Max. focal length
56 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/1.4
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/1.4
Min. aperture
f/16
Elements
10
Groups
6
Weight
280 g (0.62 lb)
Filter diameter
55 mm
Min. focus distance
50 cm (19.69 in)
Max. magnification
1:7.4 (0.14×)
Length
59.5 mm (2.34 in)
Diameter
66.5 mm (2.62 in)

Manufacturer data: sigma-global.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary fit?

The Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary fits all Canon EF-M cameras. There its field of view equals 90 mm in full-frame terms (crop factor 1.6).

Canon EF-M cameras

APS-C:
Canon EOS M50 Mark II,Canon EOS M6 Mark II,Canon EOS M200,Canon EOS M50,Canon EOS M100,Canon EOS M6,Canon EOS M5,Canon EOS M10,Canon EOS M3,Canon EOS M2,Canon EOS M

Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF-M lenses.

LensSigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary7artisans 55mm F1.47artisans 55mm F1.4 Mark IIBrightin Star MF 50mm F1.4 III APS-C
Focal length56 mm55 mm55 mm50 mm
Max. aperturef/1.4f/1.4f/1.4f/1.4
Weight280 g272 g358 g395 g
Filter diameter55 mm49 mm52 mm55 mm
Min. focus distance50 cm35 cm42 cm42 cm
Length59.5 mm61 mm65 mm–
Autofocusyesnonono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary: FAQ

Does the Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary have autofocus?

Yes, the Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary has autofocus.

Does the Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary have image stabilization?

No, the Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary weigh?

The Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary weighs 280 g. It is 59.5 mm long with a diameter of 66.5 mm.

What filter size does the Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary use?

The Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary takes 55 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary is 50 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

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