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Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN | C 018 vs TTArtisan 56mm f/1.8

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Verdict at a glance

  • Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN | C 018 is faster by 0.7 stops (f/1.4 vs f/1.8), letting in more light.
Specification comparison
Spec 56mm F1.4 DC DN | C 018 56mm f/1.8
Brand Sigma TTArtisan
Mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Type Prime Prime
Focal length 56mm 56mm
Max aperture f/1.4 (faster) f/1.8
Blades 9 n/a
Format aps-c n/a
Groups 6 n/a
Af motor Stepping motor n/a
Elements 10 n/a
Weight g 256 n/a
Filter mm 55 n/a
Length mm 58.1 n/a
Diameter mm 66.5 n/a
Min focus m 0.5 n/a
Max magnification 0.14 n/a

Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN | C 018

A fast portrait prime for Micro Four Thirds, weighing about 256 g. It takes 55mm filters and focuses as close as 0.5 m.

Pros

  • f/1.4 aperture
  • Light at 256 g
  • Stepping motor AF
  • Sharp

Cons

  • Not weather sealed
  • No stabilization
  • Narrow field (112mm equivalent) for indoors

TTArtisan 56mm f/1.8

TTArtisan 56mm f/1.8: a fast standard prime lens with a 56mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.8, made for Micro Four Thirds mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.

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