Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 Pro 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 AF 56mm f/1.2 Pro 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
Pick the Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 300 g lighter (295 g vs 595 g)
- You want a compact lens: 61.5 mm vs 94.1 mm long
Spec differences
11 differences| Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 Pro | Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Viltrox
|
Sigma
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.2
½ stop faster
|
f/1.4
|
| Weight |
595 g
|
295 g
lighter
|
| Length |
94.1 mm
|
61.5 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
78.4 mm
|
70 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
55 mm
|
| Max magnification |
0.13×
|
0.14×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
11
more blades
|
9
|
| Optical design |
13 elements / 8 groups
|
10 elements / 6 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
VCM
|
Stepping motor
|
| Released |
not listed
|
2018
|
7 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, min focus distance, image stabilization, weather sealing. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon Z 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
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