Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary 018 vs Tokina atx-m 56mm F1.4 PLUS
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: 35 g lighter (280 g vs 315 g)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.5 m vs 0.6 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.14× vs 0.1× maximum magnification
- You want a compact lens: 59.5 mm vs 72 mm long
- Our notes say it suits: Portraits, low-light, video
Pick the Tokina atx-m 56mm F1.4 PLUS if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Spec differences
11 differences| Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary 018 | Tokina atx-m 56mm F1.4 PLUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sigma
|
Tokina
|
| Weight |
280 g
lighter
|
315 g
|
| Length |
59.5 mm
shorter
|
72 mm
|
| Diameter |
66.5 mm
|
65 mm
|
| Filter thread |
55 mm
|
52 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.5 m
closer
|
0.6 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.14×
larger
|
0.1×
|
| Optical design |
10 elements / 6 groups
|
10 elements / 9 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Stepping motor
|
not listed
|
| Weather sealing |
Yes
|
not listed
|
| Released |
2018
|
not listed
|
7 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, max aperture, aperture blades, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- APS-C both
- Focal length
- 56mm both
- Max aperture
- f/1.4 both
- Aperture blades
- 9 both
- Image stabilization
- No 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
Tokina atx-m 56mm F1.4 PLUS
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