56mm F1.4 DC DN | C 018

56mm
f/1.4
Prime
256 g
Min focus 0.5 m

Quick answer

A fast portrait prime for Micro Four Thirds, weighing about 256 g. It takes 55mm filters and focuses as close as 0.5 m.

Pros

f/1.4 aperture
Light at 256 g
Stepping motor AF
Sharp

Cons

Not weather sealed
No stabilization
Narrow field (112mm equivalent) for indoors

Verdict

A portrait lens for Micro Four Thirds, with a 112mm-equivalent view.

About this lens

The Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN | C 018 is an APS-C fast standard prime lens covering 56mm at f/1.4 for Micro Four Thirds mount cameras. A fast prime for APS-C and mirrorless cameras from Sigma's Contemporary line.

Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN | C 018 specifications

Brand: Sigma
Mount: Micro Four Thirds
Focal length: 56mm
Maximum aperture: f/1.4
Lens type: Prime
Format coverage: aps-c
Optical construction: 10 elements in 6 groups
Aperture blades: 9
Autofocus motor: Stepping motor
Minimum focus distance: 0.5 m
Maximum magnification: 0.14x
Filter thread: 55 mm
Weight: 256 g
Length: 58.1 mm
Diameter: 66.5 mm

Specification source: sigmaphoto.com

What can you shoot with the Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN | C 018?

Portraits on MFT
Low-light events
Subject separation

Its very wide maximum aperture suits low light and shallow depth of field with strong background blur.

Full-frame equivalent and field of view

Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.

Sensor	Crop	Equivalent	Horizontal FOV	Diagonal FOV
APS-C	1.5x	84mm	24.2°	28.9°

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Frequently asked questions

Does the Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN have stabilization?

No. It relies on in-body stabilization where the Micro Four Thirds body offers it.

What field of view does it give on Micro Four Thirds?

About a 112mm equivalent, a medium telephoto suited to portraits.

How close can it focus?

Minimum focus is 0.5 m, with a maximum magnification of 0.14x. That works for detail shots and small subjects, though it is not a dedicated macro unless stated.