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Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary

Micro Four Thirds (MFT/M43) Autofocus

Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary

Focal length
56 mm
Aperture
f/1.4
Weight
256 g
Filter diameter
55 mm
Min. focus distance
50 cm
Length
58.1 mm

At a Glance

On Micro Four Thirds, the 56 mm focal length corresponds to 112 mm in full-frame terms, which makes this a telephoto prime. The f/1.4 aperture allows short shutter times in weak light. The lens is compact at 256 g and focuses from 50 cm. It suits portraits, sports, events and travel.

Good for

  • Portraits
  • Sports
  • Events
  • Travel

Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check

Technical Specifications

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
256 g (0.56 lb)
Filter diameter
55 mm
Min. focus distance
50 cm (19.69 in)
Max. magnification
1:7.4 (0.14×)
Length
58.1 mm (2.29 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 Micro Four Thirds cameras. There its field of view equals 112 mm in full-frame terms (crop factor 2).

Micro Four Thirds cameras

Micro Four Thirds:
OM System PEN,OM System OM-3,OM System OM-5 Mark II,Panasonic Lumix G97 (G99M2),Panasonic Lumix GH7,OM System OM-1 Mark II,Panasonic Lumix G9 II,Panasonic Lumix G100D,OM System OM-5,OM System OM-1,Panasonic Lumix GH6,Panasonic Lumix GH5 II,Olympus PEN E-P7,Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV,Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III,Panasonic Lumix G100 (G110),Panasonic Lumix BGH1,Olympus PEN E-PL10,Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III,Panasonic Lumix G95 (G90, G91),Olympus OM-D E-M1X,Panasonic Lumix GX9,Panasonic Lumix GF10 (GF90, GX880),Olympus PEN E-PL9,Panasonic Lumix GH5S,Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K,Panasonic Lumix G9,Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III (Mark III S),Panasonic Lumix GF9 (GX850, GX800),Panasonic Lumix GH5,Olympus PEN E-PL8,Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II,Panasonic Lumix G85 (G80, G81),Panasonic Lumix GX85 (GX80, GX7 Mark II),Olympus PEN-F,Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II,Panasonic Lumix GX8,Panasonic Lumix G7,Panasonic Lumix GF7,Olympus Air A01,Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II,Panasonic Lumix GM5,Olympus PEN E-PL7,Panasonic Lumix GH4,Olympus OM-D E-M10,Panasonic Lumix GM1,Olympus OM-D E-M1,Panasonic Lumix GX7,Olympus PEN E-PL6,Olympus PEN E-P5,Panasonic Lumix G6,Panasonic Lumix GF6,Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera,Olympus PEN E-PM2,Olympus PEN E-PL5,Panasonic Lumix GH3,Panasonic Lumix G5,Panasonic Lumix GF5,Olympus OM-D E-M5,Blackmagic Cinema Camera (MFT),Panasonic Lumix GX1,Olympus PEN E-PM1,Olympus PEN E-PL3,Olympus PEN E-P3,Panasonic Lumix GF3,Panasonic Lumix G3,Olympus PEN E-PL2,Panasonic Lumix GF2,Panasonic Lumix GH2,Panasonic Lumix G2,Panasonic Lumix G10,Olympus PEN E-PL1 (E-PL1s),Olympus PEN E-P2,Panasonic Lumix GF1,Olympus PEN E-P1,Panasonic Lumix GH1,Panasonic Lumix G1

Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Micro Four Thirds lenses.

LensSigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary7artisans 55mm F1.47artisans 55mm F1.4 Mark IIMeyer-Optik Gorlitz Biotar 58mm f/1.5 II
Focal length56 mm55 mm55 mm58 mm
Max. aperturef/1.4f/1.4f/1.4f/1.5
Weight256 g272 g358 g445 g
Filter diameter55 mm49 mm52 mm52 mm
Min. focus distance50 cm35 cm42 cm70 cm
Length58.1 mm61 mm65 mm95 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 256 g. It is 58.1 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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