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

Both are Canon EF-M prime lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Viltrox AF 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: 59.5 mm vs 72 mm long

Spec differences

11 differences
Specifications that differ between the Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.4 and the Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.4 Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
Brand
Viltrox
Sigma
Weight
not listed
280 g
Length
72 mm
59.5 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
Canon EF-M 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

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