{"product_id":"sigma-56mm-f-1-4-dc-dn-contemporary-lens-nikon-z","title":"Sigma 56mm f\/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens (Nikon Z)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"317\"\u003eThe Sigma 56mm f\/1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Nikon Z) is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"189\" data-end=\"217\"\u003emid-telephoto prime lens\u003c\/strong\u003e designed specifically for \u003cstrong data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"285\"\u003eNikon Z APS-C (DX) mirrorless cameras\u003c\/strong\u003e such as the Z30, Z50, and Z fc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"471\"\u003eIt provides an \u003cstrong data-start=\"334\" data-end=\"366\"\u003e84mm equivalent focal length\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it ideal for portrait photography and subject isolation. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"555\"\u003eThis lens is part of Sigma’s \u003cstrong data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"525\"\u003eContemporary series\u003c\/strong\u003e, which focuses on delivering:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"556\" data-end=\"646\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13l8yj0\" data-start=\"556\" data-end=\"578\"\u003eHigh image quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tfvv6w\" data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"613\"\u003eCompact and lightweight design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1alczni\" data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"646\"\u003ePractical everyday usability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"651\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"cf5fs\" data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"689\"\u003e Optical Design \u0026amp; Image Quality\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"875\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12fra1e\" data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"744\"\u003eOptical construction: \u003cstrong data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"742\"\u003e10 elements in 6 groups\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ewmfk7\" data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"875\"\u003eIncludes:\n\u003cul data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"875\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1f32zn1\" data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"788\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"761\" data-end=\"786\"\u003e2 aspherical elements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7ckx4n\" data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"875\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"835\"\u003e1 SLD (Special Low Dispersion) element\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"l112am\" data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"901\"\u003ePerformance results:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"1027\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jldv7o\" data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"942\"\u003eExcellent sharpness across the frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qlch76\" data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"997\"\u003eReduced chromatic aberration (less color fringing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1l54cnr\" data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1027\"\u003eHigh contrast and clarity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1048\"\u003eAdditional feature:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1197\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ns76ve\" data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1197\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1080\"\u003eSuper Multi-Layer Coating\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1197\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"j8zi0b\" data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1113\"\u003eReduces flare and ghosting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"de4qc6\" data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1197\"\u003eImproves color accuracy in strong light \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1265\"\u003eResult: clean, sharp images even in difficult lighting conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1270\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"fdokpk\" data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1309\"\u003e Aperture \u0026amp; Low-Light Capability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1441\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rw7ns8\" data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1342\"\u003eMaximum aperture: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1340\"\u003ef\/1.4\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6sn1zu\" data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1373\"\u003eMinimum aperture: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1371\"\u003ef\/16\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hl1f9e\" data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1441\"\u003e9 rounded aperture blades \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"ecbne9\" data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1469\"\u003eReal-world advantages:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1573\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wqwqza\" data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1504\"\u003eStrong background blur (bokeh)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3943jy\" data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1534\"\u003eSmooth subject separation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15j9ry1\" data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1573\"\u003eExcellent performance in low light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1618\"\u003eThis wide aperture allows photographers to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1689\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1a1ihie\" data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1648\"\u003eShoot in dim environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ml6q1g\" data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1689\"\u003eCreate professional portrait effects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1694\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"119yq15\" data-start=\"1696\" data-end=\"1728\"\u003eFocal Length \u0026amp; Perspective\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1730\" data-end=\"1828\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qqu82y\" data-start=\"1730\" data-end=\"1756\"\u003eFocal length: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"1754\"\u003e56mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18wbx5o\" data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1828\"\u003eEquivalent: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1788\"\u003e~84mm (APS-C)\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"fgry8k\" data-start=\"1830\" data-end=\"1851\"\u003eWhy this matters:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"1938\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"depyra\" data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"1882\"\u003eNatural facial proportions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rwupx6\" data-start=\"1883\" data-end=\"1909\"\u003eFlattering compression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"w5aec1\" data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"1938\"\u003eNo wide-angle distortion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"1952\"\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"2011\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"x3yxbg\" data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"1966\"\u003ePortraits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18d9rjt\" data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"1988\"\u003eClose-up subjects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cu5ilc\" data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"2011\"\u003eDetail photography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2013\" data-end=\"2016\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1frt7y1\" data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2040\"\u003e Autofocus System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2077\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"g0fvp7\" data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2077\"\u003eUses a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2051\" data-end=\"2075\"\u003estepping motor (STM)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1a4x3es\" data-start=\"2079\" data-end=\"2095\"\u003ePerformance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2096\" data-end=\"2218\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ktt1n8\" data-start=\"2096\" data-end=\"2125\"\u003eFast and precise focusing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ngmu81\" data-start=\"2126\" data-end=\"2151\"\u003eNear-silent operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gz9lhj\" data-start=\"2152\" data-end=\"2218\"\u003eSmooth focus transitions \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2220\" data-end=\"2247\"\u003eThis makes it suitable for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2248\" data-end=\"2303\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3gh0rd\" data-start=\"2248\" data-end=\"2283\"\u003ePhotography (portraits, street)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6hqlbo\" data-start=\"2284\" data-end=\"2303\"\u003eVideo recording\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2305\" data-end=\"2314\"\u003eSupports:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2315\" data-end=\"2385\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ec7qkq\" data-start=\"2315\" data-end=\"2339\"\u003eContinuous AF (AF-C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ub4dzh\" data-start=\"2340\" data-end=\"2385\"\u003eFace and eye detection (camera dependent)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2387\" data-end=\"2390\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1bbmghd\" data-start=\"2392\" data-end=\"2420\"\u003e Build Quality \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2422\" data-end=\"2515\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tfvv6w\" data-start=\"2422\" data-end=\"2456\"\u003eCompact and lightweight design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"enj0lh\" data-start=\"2457\" data-end=\"2489\"\u003eWeight: approx. \u003cstrong data-start=\"2475\" data-end=\"2487\"\u003e280–300g\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dbttpz\" data-start=\"2490\" data-end=\"2515\"\u003eFilter size: \u003cstrong data-start=\"2505\" data-end=\"2513\"\u003e55mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1xilt8h\" data-start=\"2517\" data-end=\"2534\"\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2535\" data-end=\"2668\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11agdlv\" data-start=\"2535\" data-end=\"2566\"\u003eHigh-quality composite body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"26o87o\" data-start=\"2567\" data-end=\"2582\"\u003eMetal mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5xpok1\" data-start=\"2583\" data-end=\"2668\"\u003eRubber-sealed mount (basic dust protection) \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"17lyoj7\" data-start=\"2670\" data-end=\"2683\"\u003eHandling:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2684\" data-end=\"2770\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1x8eju\" data-start=\"2684\" data-end=\"2725\"\u003eWell-balanced on small Nikon Z bodies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fbtxv9\" data-start=\"2726\" data-end=\"2770\"\u003eEasy to carry for long shooting sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2772\" data-end=\"2775\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"8idnhj\" data-start=\"2777\" data-end=\"2804\"\u003e Image Rendering Style\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2806\" data-end=\"2844\"\u003eThis lens produces a distinctive look:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2846\" data-end=\"2962\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"b393b9\" data-start=\"2846\" data-end=\"2875\"\u003eVery sharp subject detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"p5o1eo\" data-start=\"2876\" data-end=\"2910\"\u003eSmooth, creamy background blur\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jvwcoe\" data-start=\"2911\" data-end=\"2938\"\u003eNatural color rendering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ss6og3\" data-start=\"2939\" data-end=\"2962\"\u003eMinimal aberrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2964\" data-end=\"2979\"\u003eOverall output:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2980\" data-end=\"3035\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ezdq6x\" data-start=\"2980\" data-end=\"3000\"\u003eClean and modern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mi4c87\" data-start=\"3001\" data-end=\"3035\"\u003eProfessional-quality portraits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3037\" data-end=\"3040\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"3s18ye\" data-start=\"3042\" data-end=\"3070\"\u003e Close Focus Capability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3072\" data-end=\"3109\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qhdgyo\" data-start=\"3072\" data-end=\"3109\"\u003eMinimum focus distance: \u003cstrong data-start=\"3098\" data-end=\"3107\"\u003e50 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3111\" data-end=\"3123\"\u003eThis allows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3124\" data-end=\"3169\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1r28tkm\" data-start=\"3124\" data-end=\"3141\"\u003eTight framing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ya0dua\" data-start=\"3142\" data-end=\"3169\"\u003eClose-up portrait shots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3171\" data-end=\"3240\"\u003eNot designed for macro, but flexible enough for everyday detail work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3242\" data-end=\"3245\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1r3n9lq\" data-start=\"3247\" data-end=\"3275\"\u003e Real-World Performance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3277\" data-end=\"3294\"\u003eIn practical use:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3296\" data-end=\"3437\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"u7punz\" data-start=\"3296\" data-end=\"3319\"\u003eSharp even at f\/1.4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"62nn0r\" data-start=\"3320\" data-end=\"3354\"\u003eReliable autofocus performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dxt8a3\" data-start=\"3355\" data-end=\"3386\"\u003eLightweight and easy to use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"sodvo0\" data-start=\"3387\" data-end=\"3437\"\u003eExcellent for portraits and low-light shooting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3439\" data-end=\"3470\"\u003eIt is especially popular among:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3471\" data-end=\"3543\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cdjgzf\" data-start=\"3471\" data-end=\"3497\"\u003ePortrait photographers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16iv47h\" data-start=\"3498\" data-end=\"3522\"\u003eStreet photographers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gk753i\" data-start=\"3523\" data-end=\"3543\"\u003eContent creators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3545\" data-end=\"3548\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"nkyb3e\" data-start=\"3550\" data-end=\"3566\"\u003e Advantages\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3568\" data-end=\"3693\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pzu8xr\" data-start=\"3568\" data-end=\"3591\"\u003eExcellent sharpness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rwhmm0\" data-start=\"3592\" data-end=\"3617\"\u003eBright f\/1.4 aperture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wydj16\" data-start=\"3618\" data-end=\"3645\"\u003eCompact and lightweight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"b00rgh\" data-start=\"3646\" data-end=\"3662\"\u003eSmooth bokeh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17zidc3\" data-start=\"3663\" data-end=\"3693\"\u003eGood value for performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3695\" data-end=\"3698\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"9m1q8h\" data-start=\"3700\" data-end=\"3718\"\u003e Limitations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3720\" data-end=\"3875\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"187sdbh\" data-start=\"3720\" data-end=\"3754\"\u003eNo optical image stabilization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dcslf6\" data-start=\"3755\" data-end=\"3787\"\u003eFixed focal length (no zoom)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"kks8dh\" data-start=\"3788\" data-end=\"3820\"\u003eDesigned for APS-C (DX) only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1t0i6v4\" data-start=\"3821\" data-end=\"3875\"\u003eNo aperture ring (unlike some native Nikon lenses)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Best Pricer","offers":[{"title":"Default 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