Sigma 351965 56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary For Sony E, Black

I have the Canon M50 mirrorless camera. Canon’s dedicated lenses for the camera though well made, are limited in some ways, most notably but their relatively slow apertures. That hasn’t stopped me enjoying them, but I was hoping Canon would bring something new out. Sigma have beaten them to it, and then some!I already own the 16mm sigma AF DC DN lens and thats amazingly sharp and crisp. The 56mm is just as good. Given the APS-C element and the canon 1.6 crop factor the 56mm becomes effectively a 90mm F/1.4 lens, which is great as a dedicated portrait lens. It’s the main reason I bought this lens and I have used it a few times already and it does not disappoint. It’s a great ‘low light’ beast, yet, its physical form is so deceptively small (especially compared to its 16mm sister)The build quality is excellent too, it doesn’t feel ‘plastic’ at all. It forms part of their contemporary lenses family as denoted by the little silver ‘C’ on the camera body. I have been fortunate to use several sigma Art lenses, the big brothers of the contemporary line and I can tell you, the quality and build of the contempory lenses is just as good. This lens is bitingly sharp with excellent contrast. The auto focus is just as good, in my opinion, as the dedicated Canon lenses I have, I havent noticed any reduced speed at all.If you are in the market for a new lens for your Canon M series camera, thats not going to break the bank, that will actually out perform the canon lenses for the M series, then you definitely should consider this lens.Finally... Image Stabilisation. No, this camera doesnt have it. The camera body has internal IS which can be switched on. Bloggers wouldn’t generally use this lens to vlog with anyway unless you were using it to get some awesome b-roll. If you were looking for that, then consider a gimbal, or simply learn to use the lens better. It’s definitely doable without IS with this lens.

After using the perfect lens, I discovered that I actually didn't need to go into much details from reviews and the likes!It's just perfect, you just connect it to the camera body and you don't need anything else from set-up or trying to find the perfect shot, as it's always there with no hassle.The weight is appropriate and I can't be bothered by it.The focus is excellent, maybe not the fastest but it's still great.Enjoy the lens and the image quality. The build materials are also very good. It looks beautiful on the camera and it costs reasonably.

bought this as wanted a portrait or close to portrait focal for my sony a6400. i already had the 16mm 1.4 which i used for video and some street/landscape shots. I was not disappointed. The sigma line just impresses so much. The bokeh is just beautiful and its fantastic for low light.

Amazing lens! Extremely sharp even on the wide openned diaphragm!

Has quickly become one of my most used lenses, and brilliant especially for indoor events and concerts. Sharp wide open, though better stopped down a notch or two as the depth of field is very shallow at f/1.4. Sharper at f/1.8 than the Olympus 45mm, and to my eyes better, richer, nicely saturated colour rendition, a feature I appreciate about all the Sigma lenses I own.Getting this lens completes the Sigma fast prime trinity alongside the 16 and 30mm. All are excellent, but the 56 is the most consistent of the three - none of the slight focus hunting of the 30mm, and sharper wide open than the 16mm, as well as being the least bulky. Was thinking about getting the Olympus 75mm, but no need - the Sigma plus an old teleconverter gives me the equivalent and more in terms of reach and speed. Trust-wise, this is on a par with the Oly PRO zooms in my opinion.So if the focal length is one you can use on m43, this lens is an essential addition. Beats the Oly 45 f/1.8 hands down, and a considerable saving in weight and price over the 45 f/1.2. Massive salute to Sigma for this absolute winner.

I am new to the micro four thirds world and have been looking at reviews. There was an article on this lens on the Olympus ‘passion’ website and I bought it on the strength of that review. Effective focal range of 112mm and as well as a fabulous ‘ fast’ lens it is super sharp and very fast to focus. The bokeh is indeed smooth and creamy making this a very complimentary portrait lens ( the main reason I bought it).Great lens and it has the Sigma name behind it.

I bought this lens by accident (yes I know but hear me out). I was searching for the 16mm variant for my a6400 and didn't read the full title. I'm really glad I did buy this though. It's excellent for shooting interview style videos because it's zoomed in without being too much, and gives that background blur we all like so much.I took the attached image using this lens and I was about 1.5m away. I was about to send this back as an accidental purchase, but I'm so impressed with it I think I'll keep it. Either way, this is one phenomenal lens.

Great lens for portrait photography. Fast autofocus good build quality.If you are looking for videos better to go with the Sigma 30 1.4 lens.

The Sigma 56mm f/1.4 lens for Sony E-Mount has quickly become one of my favorite lenses for portrait photography. Its performance, combined with its compact size, makes it a fantastic choice for anyone looking for a high-quality prime lens.Here’s what I love about it:Incredibly Sharp: The image quality is superb! It delivers razor-sharp focus with beautiful bokeh, especially wide open at f/1.4. Perfect for portraits or low-light shooting.Compact & Lightweight: Despite its high performance, it’s very compact and lightweight, making it easy to carry around for all-day shoots.Fast and Quiet Autofocus: The autofocus is fast, accurate, and quiet—ideal for both photography and video work. I’ve had no issues with focus hunting, even in challenging lighting.Affordable for the Quality: For the price, the Sigma 56mm offers incredible value. It rivals much more expensive lenses in terms of quality, and it’s a must-have for any Sony shooter looking for a versatile prime lens.Solid Build: The lens feels durable and well-built without being bulky. It’s also well-balanced on my Sony mirrorless camera, making it a joy to use.Overall, if you’re looking for a prime lens that delivers sharp images, smooth bokeh, and excellent performance at a reasonable price, the Sigma 56mm f/1.4 is a top pick. Highly recommend it for portrait photographers and everyday use!

Ideal lens for up close interviews and head shot with perfect focus

I bought this lens for my canon m50 mark II. At the time I did not realize the crop sensor would make the lens around 80mm so it has a very tight squeeze to it. The images are insanely crisp and easy to edit. This is perfect for up close portraits or discreet animal/ street photography. Just remember you have to get really far away to get full body shots.All the photos seen are edited.

Un lente simplemente increíble!. Después de probar numerosas opciones, finalmente encontré mi favorito en términos de distancia focal: este lente es perfecto para mí.Una de las principales razones por las que este lente se ha ganado mi admiración es su calidad de construcción. Es robusto y duradero, lo que me brinda confianza al utilizarlo en diferentes situaciones. Además, su diseño elegante y ergonómico lo hace muy fácil de manejar, lo cual es una característica importante para mí cuando estoy trabajando largas horas con mi cámara.Sin embargo, lo más impresionante de este lente es su nitidez. No importa la situación, las imágenes que capturo son simplemente maravillosas. Los detalles son nítidos y la claridad es excepcional. Es un placer ver cómo este lente logra plasmar los colores y los contrastes de una manera tan precisa y realista.Además, el punto dulce de este lente está entre f4 y f11, lo que significa que obtendré los mejores resultados en esa gama de aperturas. Los resultados obtenidos a estas configuraciones son impresionantes, con una increíble profundidad de campo y una reproducción de la luz sorprendentemente vívida.Por último, pero no menos importante, este lente se complementa perfectamente con mi cámara Sony ZV-E10. La relación entre ambos es simplemente genial. La combinación de la calidad de imagen de este lente y la versatilidad de mi cámara me permite capturar momentos increíbles y crear contenido de alta calidad.En general, recomiendo encarecidamente este lente de cámara. Su distancia focal, calidad de construcción y nitidez excepcionales lo convierten en una elección perfecta para aquellos que buscan capturar imágenes impactantes. Si estás buscando llevar tus habilidades fotográficas al siguiente nivel, definitivamente debes considerar este lente.

Es un lente que, teniendo buena composición en tu cuadro, sacará fotos excelentísimas. Incluso con poca luz (gracias a su F1.4).Súper adecuado para retratos y cosas que necesiten un poco de “zoom”. Ya que es 56 mm, pero algunas Canon EF-M son crop sensor. Entonces ahí realmente se comportaría como un 89mm aprox.Muy recomendable. Sigma sabe lo que hace.