Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens (Canon RF)

Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens (Canon RF-Mount)
The Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN is a sleek, high-performance portrait prime designed specifically for APS-C format Canon RF-mount mirrorless cameras. As a standout member of Sigma’s Contemporary line, this lens perfectly balances exceptional optical quality with a compact, lightweight design. Providing an 89.6mm equivalent focal length, it is the ideal choice for portrait photographers looking to achieve professional subject isolation and stunning background blur without the bulk of a full-frame setup.

Optimized for Portraits & Low Light
Ultra-Bright f/1.4 Aperture: The wide maximum aperture excels in challenging lighting conditions and provides a very shallow depth of field. This allows for dramatic selective focus techniques that make your subjects truly stand out.

Signature Bokeh Quality: Featuring a rounded nine-blade diaphragm, the lens produces a smooth, circular, and pleasing bokeh that adds a high-end cinematic quality to your out-of-focus highlights.

Precision Optics: The layout includes one SLD (Special Low Dispersion) element to eliminate color fringing and two aspherical elements to suppress distortion, ensuring your portraits are sharp and clear from edge to edge.

Super Multi-Layer Coating: Sigma’s specialized coating minimizes flare and ghosting, maintaining rich contrast and color neutrality even when shooting backlit subjects or in harsh sunlight.

Fast, Silent, and Reliable
Stepping AF Motor: Designed for both high-resolution stills and fluid video, the stepping motor provides fast, pinpoint-accurate, and near-silent autofocus. It is fully compatible with Canon’s sophisticated eye-tracking and face-detection systems.

Weather-Sealed Brass Mount: The bayonet mount is machined from solid brass for long-term durability and mounting precision. A rubber seal is incorporated into the design to provide dust and splash resistance for shooting in outdoor environments.

Compact Form Factor: Despite its large aperture, the lens remains remarkably portable, making it a “must-have” for travel, events, and everyday street photography.

Technical Specifications
Focal Length: 56mm (89.6mm equivalent)

Maximum Aperture: f/1.4

Lens Mount: Canon RF (APS-C)

Minimum Focus Distance: 1.64′ (50 cm)

Filter Size: 55 mm

Weight: Approx. 9.9 oz (280 g)