{"product_id":"sigma-56mm-f-1-4-dc-dn-contemporary-lens-canon-ef-m","title":"Sigma 56mm f\/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens (Canon EF-M)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"352\"\u003eThe Sigma 56mm f\/1.4 DC DN Contemporary is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"251\"\u003emid-telephoto prime lens\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for \u003cstrong data-start=\"265\" data-end=\"293\"\u003eAPS-C mirrorless cameras\u003c\/strong\u003e, including Canon EF-M systems like EOS M50 and M6 Mark II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"354\" data-end=\"428\"\u003eIt is part of Sigma’s \u003cstrong data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"399\"\u003eContemporary series\u003c\/strong\u003e, which focuses on balancing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"488\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ngiguf\" data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"453\"\u003eHigh optical quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1omqvwq\" data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"470\"\u003eCompact size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"t3e9g2\" data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"488\"\u003eAffordability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"655\"\u003eOn an APS-C sensor, this lens provides an \u003cstrong data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"572\"\u003eeffective focal length of about 85mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it ideal for portrait photography. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"660\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"q1wpju\" data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"697\"\u003eOptical Design and Image Quality\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"777\"\u003eThis lens is known for delivering \u003cstrong data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"776\"\u003eexcellent image quality in a small body\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"997\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nzledx\" data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"834\"\u003eOptical construction: advanced multi-element design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9s9ak\" data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"903\"\u003eUses special low-dispersion glass to reduce chromatic aberration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rt3ss1\" data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"945\"\u003eExtremely sharp even at wide aperture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1yg5ejx\" data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"997\"\u003eStrong contrast and accurate color reproduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1130\"\u003eSigma designed it to match the performance of much larger lenses, while remaining portable. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1150\"\u003eIn real-world use:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1242\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"j98cyg\" data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1182\"\u003eVery sharp center and edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11bfco0\" data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1205\"\u003eMinimal distortion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ehotsq\" data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1242\"\u003eClean rendering with high detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1xkb1iw\" data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1279\"\u003eAperture and Depth of Field\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rw7ns8\" data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003eMaximum aperture: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1310\"\u003ef\/1.4\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6sn1zu\" data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1343\"\u003eMinimum aperture: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1341\"\u003ef\/16\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7n4gdn\" data-start=\"1344\" 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f\/16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2948\" data-end=\"2982\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2948\" data-end=\"2973\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eMinimum Focus Distance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2973\" data-end=\"2982\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e50 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2983\" data-end=\"3006\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2983\" data-end=\"2997\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eFilter Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2997\" data-end=\"3006\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e55 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3007\" data-end=\"3030\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3007\" data-end=\"3016\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3016\" data-end=\"3030\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e~280–290 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3031\" data-end=\"3059\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3031\" data-end=\"3053\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eImage Stabilization\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3053\" data-end=\"3059\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3061\" data-end=\"3100\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3102\" data-end=\"3105\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"pkwyiw\" data-start=\"3107\" data-end=\"3132\"\u003eReal-World Performance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3134\" data-end=\"3167\"\u003eFrom user experience and reviews:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3169\" data-end=\"3306\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1165w8r\" data-start=\"3169\" data-end=\"3198\"\u003eVery sharp even wide open\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1yk9f6q\" data-start=\"3199\" data-end=\"3249\"\u003eExcellent for portraits and people photography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18ka52r\" data-start=\"3250\" data-end=\"3283\"\u003eLightweight and easy to 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