Viltrox 56mm f/1.4 vs Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
Both are Nikon Z prime lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.
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: 61.5 mm vs 73 mm long
Spec differences
11 differences| Viltrox 56mm f/1.4 | Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Viltrox
|
Sigma
|
| Weight |
not listed
|
295 g
|
| Length |
73 mm
|
61.5 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
69 mm
|
70 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
- Nikon Z 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
This 56mm f/1.4 fast standard prime lens from Viltrox fits Nikon Z mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.
Our notes
Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
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