{"product_id":"sigma-56mm-f-1-4-dc-dn-contemporary-lens-canon-rf","title":"Sigma 56mm f\/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens (Canon RF)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"349\"\u003eThe Sigma 56mm f\/1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Canon RF) is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"236\" data-end=\"264\"\u003emid-telephoto prime lens\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for \u003cstrong data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"315\"\u003eAPS-C Canon RF mirrorless cameras\u003c\/strong\u003e such as the EOS R50, R10, and R7.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"351\" data-end=\"508\"\u003eIt delivers an \u003cstrong data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"398\"\u003e85mm equivalent focal length\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is widely considered the ideal range for portrait photography. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"583\"\u003eThis lens belongs to Sigma’s \u003cstrong data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"560\"\u003eContemporary line\u003c\/strong\u003e, focused on combining:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"646\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13l8yj0\" data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"606\"\u003eHigh image quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1omqvwq\" data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"623\"\u003eCompact size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zi992l\" data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"646\"\u003eEveryday usability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"651\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"q1wpju\" data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"688\"\u003eOptical Design and Image Quality\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"774\"\u003eThe lens is engineered to deliver \u003cstrong data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"773\"\u003ehigh-end image quality in a small form factor\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"1024\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17bqhsf\" data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"867\"\u003eOptical construction: \u003cstrong data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"827\"\u003e10 elements in 6 groups\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12z3u9m\" data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"930\"\u003eUses special low-dispersion glass to reduce color fringing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1y03ybx\" data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"981\"\u003eHigh sharpness across the frame, even at f\/1.4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hsa9ve\" data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1024\"\u003eMinimal distortion and strong contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1043\"\u003eIn practical use:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1126\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"j98cyg\" data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1075\"\u003eVery sharp center and edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zpn9xj\" data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1126\"\u003eClean rendering suitable for professional work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1219\"\u003eThis lens is often described as delivering \u003cstrong data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1219\"\u003e“prime-level performance in a compact body.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1224\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"guhh5t\" data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1263\"\u003eAperture and Low-Light Performance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1395\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rw7ns8\" data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1296\"\u003eMaximum aperture: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1294\"\u003ef\/1.4\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dkw9ev\" data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1365\"\u003eMinimum aperture: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003ef\/16\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dfcysf\" data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1395\"\u003e9 rounded aperture blades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1406\"\u003eBenefits:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1524\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wqwqza\" data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1441\"\u003eStrong background blur (bokeh)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rbjji0\" data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1474\"\u003eExcellent subject separation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ep8l63\" data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1524\"\u003eVery good performance in low-light conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1617\"\u003eThis wide aperture is one of the key reasons it is highly popular for portrait photography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1622\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"gehvbn\" data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1657\"\u003eFocal Length and Field of View\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1659\" data-end=\"1711\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1d5go6i\" data-start=\"1659\" data-end=\"1681\"\u003eFocal length: 56mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"a2ni74\" data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1711\"\u003eEquivalent: ~85mm (APS-C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1741\"\u003eThis range is ideal because:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1872\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bf2g0v\" data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1781\"\u003eProduces natural facial proportions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1m5idqo\" data-start=\"1782\" data-end=\"1824\"\u003eAvoids distortion seen in wider lenses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1c0mlbm\" data-start=\"1825\" data-end=\"1872\"\u003eProvides pleasing compression for portraits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1874\" data-end=\"1877\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"yo1crn\" data-start=\"1879\" data-end=\"1898\"\u003eAutofocus System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1900\" data-end=\"1935\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"g0fvp7\" data-start=\"1900\" data-end=\"1935\"\u003eUses a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1909\" data-end=\"1933\"\u003estepping motor (STM)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1937\" data-end=\"1949\"\u003ePerformance:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"2047\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jmxjp2\" data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"1981\"\u003eFast and accurate autofocus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"l65p55\" data-start=\"1982\" data-end=\"2018\"\u003eQuiet operation (good for video)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1erbc0q\" data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2047\"\u003eSmooth focus transitions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2049\" data-end=\"2065\"\u003eWorks well with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2134\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"j9uh1i\" data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2084\"\u003eFace detection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1g06k8f\" data-start=\"2085\" data-end=\"2134\"\u003eEye autofocus (on supported Canon RF cameras)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2136\" data-end=\"2139\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"36ayhm\" data-start=\"2141\" data-end=\"2170\"\u003eBuild Quality and Handling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2172\" data-end=\"2337\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1uhjm8z\" data-start=\"2172\" data-end=\"2258\"\u003eCompact dimensions: about \u003cstrong data-start=\"2200\" data-end=\"2218\"\u003e57.5 mm length\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pfzjy3\" data-start=\"2259\" data-end=\"2297\"\u003eLightweight: approx. \u003cstrong data-start=\"2282\" data-end=\"2295\"\u003e280–300 g\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qvnue\" data-start=\"2298\" data-end=\"2337\"\u003eMetal mount with solid construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2339\" data-end=\"2357\"\u003eDesign advantages:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2358\" data-end=\"2480\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1b393hd\" data-start=\"2358\" data-end=\"2392\"\u003eEasy to carry for long periods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bb7xp\" data-start=\"2393\" data-end=\"2437\"\u003eWell-balanced on small mirrorless bodies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"y3dii3\" data-start=\"2438\" data-end=\"2480\"\u003eIdeal for travel and everyday shooting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2482\" data-end=\"2485\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1a09kn6\" data-start=\"2487\" data-end=\"2517\"\u003eBokeh and Rendering Quality\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2519\" data-end=\"2652\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12ckxc2\" data-start=\"2519\" data-end=\"2549\"\u003e9 rounded diaphragm blades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bilycy\" data-start=\"2550\" data-end=\"2652\"\u003eProduces:\n\u003cul data-start=\"2564\" data-end=\"2652\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"p5o1eo\" data-start=\"2564\" data-end=\"2598\"\u003eSmooth, creamy background blur\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10sw3mx\" data-start=\"2601\" data-end=\"2652\"\u003eSoft transitions between subject and background\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2654\" data-end=\"2670\"\u003eRendering style:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2671\" data-end=\"2745\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19pywhl\" data-start=\"2671\" data-end=\"2695\"\u003eNatural and pleasing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1x22w2o\" data-start=\"2696\" data-end=\"2745\"\u003eExcellent for portraits and subject isolation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2747\" data-end=\"2750\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1cgu054\" data-start=\"2752\" data-end=\"2779\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"2781\" data-end=\"3127\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"2781\" data-end=\"2802\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2781\" data-end=\"2802\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"2781\" data-end=\"2791\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"2791\" data-end=\"2802\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"2823\" data-end=\"3127\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2823\" data-end=\"2851\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2823\" data-end=\"2831\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eMount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2831\" data-end=\"2851\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eCanon RF (APS-C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2852\" data-end=\"2870\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2852\" data-end=\"2861\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eSensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2861\" data-end=\"2870\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eAPS-C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2871\" data-end=\"2894\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2871\" data-end=\"2886\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eFocal Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2886\" data-end=\"2894\"\u003e56mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2895\" data-end=\"2917\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2895\" data-end=\"2908\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eEquivalent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2908\" data-end=\"2917\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e~85mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2918\" data-end=\"2945\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2918\" data-end=\"2929\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eAperture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2929\" data-end=\"2945\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003ef\/1.4 – f\/16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2946\" data-end=\"2989\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2946\" data-end=\"2963\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eOptical Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2963\" data-end=\"2989\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e10 elements \/ 6 groups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2990\" data-end=\"3024\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2990\" data-end=\"3015\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eMinimum Focus Distance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3015\" data-end=\"3024\"\u003e50 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3025\" data-end=\"3050\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3025\" data-end=\"3041\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eMagnification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3041\" data-end=\"3050\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e1:7.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3051\" data-end=\"3074\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3051\" data-end=\"3065\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eFilter Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3065\" data-end=\"3074\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e55 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3075\" data-end=\"3098\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3075\" data-end=\"3084\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3084\" data-end=\"3098\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e~280–300 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3099\" data-end=\"3127\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3099\" data-end=\"3121\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eImage Stabilization\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3121\" data-end=\"3127\" 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=\"3129\" data-end=\"3168\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3170\" data-end=\"3173\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"pkwyiw\" data-start=\"3175\" data-end=\"3200\"\u003eReal-World Performance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3202\" data-end=\"3235\"\u003eFrom reviews and user experience:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3237\" data-end=\"3371\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"r1j9o\" data-start=\"3237\" data-end=\"3272\"\u003eExtremely sharp, even wide open\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1silomp\" data-start=\"3273\" data-end=\"3305\"\u003eExcellent portrait rendering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dxt8a3\" data-start=\"3306\" data-end=\"3337\"\u003eLightweight and easy to use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xr7lfj\" data-start=\"3338\" data-end=\"3371\"\u003eGreat upgrade from kit lenses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3373\" data-end=\"3392\"\u003eCommunity feedback:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"3393\" data-end=\"3477\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3395\" data-end=\"3477\"\u003e“Small, lightweight… performance is great” \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3479\" data-end=\"3566\"\u003eIt is often considered one of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"3513\" data-end=\"3565\"\u003ebest portrait lenses available for APS-C systems\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3568\" data-end=\"3571\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1344z7h\" data-start=\"3573\" data-end=\"3586\"\u003eAdvantages\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3588\" data-end=\"3728\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xqm5gs\" data-start=\"3588\" data-end=\"3623\"\u003eExcellent sharpness and clarity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rwhmm0\" data-start=\"3624\" data-end=\"3649\"\u003eBright f\/1.4 aperture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wydj16\" data-start=\"3650\" data-end=\"3677\"\u003eCompact and lightweight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1n6sstu\" data-start=\"3678\" data-end=\"3697\"\u003eBeautiful bokeh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17zidc3\" data-start=\"3698\" data-end=\"3728\"\u003eGood value for performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3730\" data-end=\"3733\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"bisuce\" data-start=\"3735\" data-end=\"3749\"\u003eLimitations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3751\" data-end=\"3909\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kmugo1\" data-start=\"3751\" data-end=\"3777\"\u003eNo image stabilization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"68jvdb\" data-start=\"3778\" data-end=\"3822\"\u003eFixed focal length (no zoom 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