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Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary

Canon RF Autofocus

Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary

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

On APS-C Canon RF cameras this 56 mm lens behaves like a short telephoto, equivalent to 90 mm on full frame. The f/1.4 aperture gives short shutter times and a shallow depth of field. At 290 g it is compact, and it focuses down to 50 cm. Portraits, events and travel are typical uses.

Good for

  • Portraits
  • Events
  • Travel

Worth knowing

  • APS-C image circle: on full-frame cameras only usable in crop mode, at reduced resolution.

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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
290 g (0.64 lb)
Filter diameter
55 mm
Min. focus distance
50 cm (19.69 in)
Max. magnification
1:7.4 (0.14×)
Length
57.5 mm (2.26 in)
Diameter
69 mm (2.72 in)
Released
December 2024

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 is designed for APS-C sensors. On APS-C Canon RF cameras its field of view equals 90 mm in full-frame terms. Full-frame bodies use it in APS-C (crop) mode, recording only part of the sensor and fewer megapixels.

Canon RF cameras

Full frame (in APS-C mode):
Canon EOS R8 Mark II,Canon EOS R6 V,Canon EOS R6 Mark III,Canon EOS C50,Canon EOS R1,Canon EOS R5 Mark II,Canon EOS C400,Canon EOS C80,Canon EOS R8,Canon EOS R6 Mark II,Canon EOS R5 C,Canon EOS R3,Canon EOS R5,Canon EOS R6,Canon EOS Ra,Canon EOS RP,Canon EOS R
APS-C:
Canon EOS R50 V,Canon EOS R100,Canon EOS R50,Canon EOS R7,Canon EOS R10,Canon EOS C70

Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon RF lenses.

LensSigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN ContemporaryYongnuo YN 56mm F1.4 DA DSM WL ProVistilen AF 55mm F1.4Vistilen AF 56mm F1.7
Focal length56 mm56 mm55 mm56 mm
Max. aperturef/1.4f/1.4f/1.4f/1.7
Weight290 g359 g292 g190 g
Filter diameter55 mm58 mm55 mm52 mm
Min. focus distance50 cm60 cm61 cm55 cm
Length57.5 mm86 mm78 mm59.2 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
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 290 g. It is 57.5 mm long with a diameter of 69 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.

Is the Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary a full-frame lens?

No, the Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 90 mm in full-frame terms.

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