Viltrox 56mm f/1.4 vs Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary

Both are Fujifilm X prime lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.

Viltrox

56mm f/1.4

f/1.4STM

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Sigma · 2018

56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary

f/1.4280 gStepping motor

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Pick the Viltrox 56mm f/1.4 if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Pick the Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary if

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: 59.8 mm vs 72 mm long

Spec differences

11 differences

Specifications that differ between the Viltrox 56mm f/1.4 and the Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
	Viltrox 56mm f/1.4	Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
Brand	Viltrox	Sigma
Weight	not listed	280 g
Length	72 mm	59.8 mm shorter
Diameter	65 mm	66.5 mm
Filter thread	52 mm	55 mm
Min focus distance	0.6 m	0.5 m closer
Max magnification	0.1×	0.14× larger
Optical design	10 elements / 9 groups	10 elements / 6 groups
Autofocus motor	STM	Stepping motor
Weather sealing	not listed	Yes
Released	not listed	2018

7 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, max aperture, aperture blades, image stabilization. Show all

Mount: Fujifilm X 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

Viltrox 56mm f/1.4

A 56mm f/1.4 APS-C fast standard prime lens, the Viltrox 56mm f/1.4 is designed for Fujifilm X mount bodies. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.

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