Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary 018 vs Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 E/Z
Both are Sony E prime lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary 018 if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 290 g lighter (280 g vs 570 g)
- You want a compact lens: 59.5 mm vs 91.7 mm long
- Our notes say it suits: Portraits, low-light, video
Pick the Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 E/Z if
- You need ½ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.2 vs f/1.4)
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 11 aperture blades vs 9
Spec differences
11 differences| Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary 018 | Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 E/Z | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sigma
|
Viltrox
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.4
|
f/1.2
½ stop faster
|
| Weight |
280 g
lighter
|
570 g
|
| Length |
59.5 mm
shorter
|
91.7 mm
|
| Diameter |
66.5 mm
slimmer
|
78.4 mm
|
| Filter thread |
55 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Max magnification |
0.14×
larger
|
0.13×
|
| Aperture blades |
9
|
11
more blades
|
| Optical design |
10 elements / 6 groups
|
13 elements / 8 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Stepping motor
|
HyperVCM
|
| Released |
2018
|
not listed
|
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- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- APS-C both
- Focal length
- 56mm both
- Min focus distance
- 0.5 m both
- Image stabilization
- No both
- Weather sealing
- Yes both
Our notes
Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary 018
Fast portrait prime for APS-C mirrorless, giving about 84mm equivalent. It weighs about 280 g and uses a 55mm filter thread.
Pros
- Bright f/1.4
- Sharp
- Compact at about 280 g
Cons
- APS-C only
- No stabilization
Our notes
Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 E/Z
A 56mm f/1.2 fast standard prime lens, the Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 E/Z is designed for Sony E mount bodies. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.
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