- Beautiful results from a compact prime short telephoto lens which is ideal for classic portraits
- Sigma imaging quality arrives for Nikon Z mount with Contemporary line optics and lightweight portability
- Great lens for separating your subject from distracting backgrounds and playing with shallow depth of field
- 9-bade rounded aperture renders beautiful bokeh with smooth defocus areas in the image
- Brass Z mount with dust and splash resistant structure for outdoor photographers and content creators
Key Features
- 10 elements in 6 groups
- Smooth AF for video shooting
- Compatible with high-speed Nikon autofocus
- 9-blade rounded diaphragm
- 50cm minimum focus distance
- Super Multi-Layer Coating minimises flare and ghosting
- Cost-effective 55mm  thread
- Rugged high-precision, brass bayonet mount with dust and splash resistant structure
Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens For Nikon Z Mount Summary
With a short telephoto focal length, the Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Nikon Z Mount arrives with outstanding optics for crop sensor . Although designed for DX foam bodies like the  and , this 85mm equivalent lens is equally happy on a full-frame body when shooting in DX mode.
The high quality optical design from  Contemporary line renders sharp details and beautiful bokeh, thanks to a 9-blade rounded diaphragm, with a wide f/1.4 maximum aperture. This allows you to capture shallow depth of field portraits and similar short telephoto subjects for which this lens is well suited. Flare and ghosting is well controlled thanks to a Super Multi-Layer Coating, and a rugged brass bayonet mount and great build quality ensure robust durability.
Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens For Nikon Z Mount in More Detail
Contemporary lens with the latest technologies
This lens combines a compact design and ease-of-use, while prioritising outstanding image quality. Sigma designed the new 30mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary lens to be extremely compact, with a special focus lens group which delivers fast and smooth AF performance for videography. It provides excellent optical performance for Nikon users, alongside the simultaneously launched 1 and .
Smooth AF for video recording
The combination of optical design for video AF and the stepping motor enables smooth and quiet autofocus. This lens is also compatible with the Sony E-mount Fast Hybrid AF, achieving precise AF tracking. By using the face recognition or eye AF functions of cameras, focus will continuously be on the face or the eye even if the subject moves during the shoot.
Compact with outstanding optical performance
The Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens For Nikon Z Mount boasts inner focus technologies, while lighter lens elements in the focus lens group result in a more compact actuator. Users also enjoy outstanding stability whether shooting handheld or on a tripod. This is an unprecedented lens that combines outstanding optical performance with exceptional portability and usability.
Brilliant image quality
An optical system with 9 elements in 7 groups includes a front lens element with high-refractive index, high-dispersion glass for extra power and a shorter overall lens length. Two aspherical elements ensure outstanding image quality and overall compactness. The 9-blade rounded diaphragm creates an attractive blur in the out-of-focus areas of the image.
Well controlled flare and ghosting
Sigma’s Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting to help photographers produce sharp and high contrast images even in backlit conditions. The included lens hood can also be used to block extraneous light, which can have a negative effect on image rendering.
High-precision, brass bayonet mount
A brass mount combines high precision with rugged construction, plus treated surfaces and enhanced strength contribute to exceptional durability of this . The mount is also dust and splash-proof, due to a special sealing, making a solid choice regardless of environmental conditions.
Sample Images
© Pierre Emmanuel Dele´tre´e. Camera settings: 1/125 sec. f/1.4. ISO 200
Camera settings: 1/5000 sec. f/2.5. ISO 320
Camera settings: 1/400 sec. f/1.4. ISO 200
What’s in the Box
- Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens For Nikon Z Mount
- Lens hood (LH582-01)
- Front Cap
- Rear Cap
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| Autofocus: Yes |
| Aperture ring: N/A |
| Constant Aperture: Yes |
| Lens CIPA Image stabilization rating: N/A |
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| Diameter (mm): 67 |
| Length (mm): 60 |
| Weight (g): 280 |
| Distance scale: N/A |
| DoF scale: N/A |
| Elements: 10 |
| Environmental Sealing: N/A |
| Focus distance limiter: N/A |
| Focal length: 56 mm |
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| Filter Thread: N/A |
| Full time manual: N/A |
| Groups: 6 |
| Hood supplied: Yes |
| Lens Image stabilization: N/A |
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| Maximum focal length: 56 |
| Maximum magnification: 0.14 |
| Maximum aperture (number): 1.4 |
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| Minimum focal length: 56 |
| Lens Minimum focus distance (m): 0.5 |
| Minimum aperture (number): 16 |
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| Motor type: N/A |
| Number of diaphragm blades: 9 |
| Power zoom: N/A |
| Special elements / coatings: 1 SLD + 2 aspherical elements |
| Tripod collar: N/A |
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| Best For Holiday and Landscape: Yes |
| Best For Interior and Architecture: N/A |
| Best For Fashion and Portrait: Yes |
| Best For Macro and Still Life: N/A |
| Best For Astro: Yes |
| Best For Street: Yes |
| Best For Wildlife and Sport: N/A |
| Zoom lock: N/A |
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