An especially sleek portrait-length prime, the Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Lens for Nikon Zis part of Sigma's Contemporary series of lenses, and is designed for use with Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras. The lens is characterized by its bright f/1.4 maximum aperture, which suits working in difficult lighting conditions and also offers improved control over depth of field for isolating subjects and working with selective focus techniques. The optical design utilizes two aspherical elements and one SLD element, which help to reduce both spherical and chromatic aberrations for greater sharpness and clarity. A super multilayer coating has also been applied to suppress flare and ghosting in order to achieve more contrast and color accuracy when working in strong lighting conditions. Complementing the optics is a stepping AF motor, which suits both photo and video applications due to its quick, precise, and near-silent performance.

APS-C | f/1.4 to f/16    84mm (Full-Frame Equivalent)    Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm    Stepping Motor AF System    Super Multilayer Coating    One SLD Element, Two Aspherical Elements    Weather-Sealed Construction

As part of the Contemporary line within Sigma's Global Vision series, this lens is designed to achieve a balance between convenience and performance, and meshes a compact, lightweight build and versatile handling with notable optical attributes.

Portrait-length prime is designed for APS-C-format Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras and provides an 84mm equivalent focal length.

Bright f/1.4 maximum aperture excels in low-light conditions and also affords increased control over depth of field for achieving selective focus effects.

One special low dispersion (SLD) element reduces color fringing and chromatic aberrations in order to achieve greater clarity and color accuracy.

Two aspherical elements are used to limit distortion and spherical aberrations and also contribute to greater overall sharpness and accurate rendering.

A super multilayered coating has been applied to lens elements in order to minimize lens flare and ghosting and contribute to producing contrast-rich and color-neutral imagery, even in backlit conditions.

A stepping AF motor benefits both photographers and videographers with its fast, precise, and near-silent performance.

Rounded nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a smooth and pleasing bokeh quality.

The bayonet mount is constructed from brass to ensure accuracy and durability. Additionally, rubber sealing is incorporated in the mount design to render it dust and splash resistant.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does it focus smoothly in video mode, or does it move in noticeable steps like older Sigma lenses for Nikon did?

A: The Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens (Nikon Z) utilizes a new stepping AF motor resulting in near-silent and smooth focus when used on an AF supported camera.

Q: 2. Since this is Sony E mount, am I correct in assuming this lens will work with the Sony A7CR ?

A: Yes, the Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens (Sony E) is compatible with the Sony A7CR, but this lens is apsc format and the Sony A7CR is full frame. Therefore the lens will crop the full frame sensor. Less than half of the available megapixels will be used.

Q: 3. Is it really weather sealed? The mount looks exactly like the mount on the Sigma 18-50, I bought at B&H in the last week???

A: The Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens has rubber sealing incorporated in the mount design to render it dust and splash resistant.

Q: 4. Is the hood reversible for this particular lens?

A: Yes, in order to place the lens and hood into the storage case, you must first remove the hood, then replace it on the lens in the reverse position.

Q: 5. Will this work with the sony a6600 eye focus and all its other focus?

A: Yes, this lens would work with Eye AF on the Sony A6600.

Q: 6. how about manuel focus?

A: Yes, you set manual focus through the menu.

Q: 7. I'm confused. Isn't the full frame equivalent of a 56 mm lens, roughly 38mm and not 84mm?

A: The Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens (Sony E) attached to an APC-Sensor camera will be like an 84mm lens. If you want a lens to be 56mm on an APC-Sensor camera the lens needs to be approximately 38mm lens. In general, an APS-C sensor is 1.5 times crop.

Q: 8. It’s for gh5 lumix ?

A: The Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens (Leica L)is incompatible with the Panasonic Lumix GH5 Mirrorless Camera. Instead, get the Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens (Micro Four Thirds), BH #SI5614DCM43.

Q: 9. Does this lens work with the Sony FS5?

A: Yes. This lens is compatible with the Sony FS5 which has an E-Mount.

Q: 10. Nikon Z is parenthetically shown in the header for this lens. So, I'm assuming that it will work on a Zfc?

A: The 56mm f/1.4 is compatible with any Nikon Z camera, it will work with the Nikon Zfc.