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Black cylindrical lens barrel with silver mount ring and focus ring, compact mid-telephoto design

SIGMA

SIGMA 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary lens for Canon EF-M

SKU CH-TNNG-F3N3Z

Compact APS-C mid-telephoto prime with f/1.4 aperture for shallow depth of field and low-light shooting

  • Bright f/1.4 aperture enables shallow depth of field
  • Compact mid-telephoto design suits APS-C mirrorless systems
  • SLD glass element controls axial chromatic aberration
  • Completes fast-aperture trio with wide and standard lenses
  • In-camera corrections allow smaller optical construction

Compact portrait lens for EF-M

The Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary is a short telephoto prime designed for Canon EF-M mount APS-C mirrorless cameras. It delivers a bright f/1.4 maximum aperture in the smallest form factor in its class. The optical design uses an SLD glass element to control axial chromatic aberration and relies on in-camera corrections for distortion and peripheral illumination. This lens completes a trio of fast F1.4 primes covering wide, standard and telephoto focal lengths.

Suited to low-light portraits

Photographers who want subject separation and strong background blur on an APS-C system will benefit from the fast aperture and 56mm focal length. The lightweight build suits extended handheld shooting and travel kits. Buyers needing zoom versatility or full-frame image circle coverage should look elsewhere. The lens is not designed for sensors larger than APS-C.

Bright f/1.4 maximum aperture

The constant f/1.4 aperture is the decisive specification for low-light performance and depth-of-field control. It provides significant light-gathering advantage over slower kit zooms and variable-aperture telephotos. This speed enables faster shutter speeds indoors and the characteristic subject isolation expected from a dedicated portrait prime.

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Price $320.99
Cheaper than about 74% of the 2,570 comparable items (median $546.49).

Specifications

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Questions about this item

How much heat or fan noise does the 56mm f/1.4 produce during extended shooting sessions?

The lens is a passive optical device with no motorised cooling, so it generates no fan noise and negligible heat beyond normal hand warmth during use.

What camera mount must the buyer already own for this lens to attach and autofocus?

It requires a Canon EF-M mount body — any APS-C mirrorless camera using that bayonet will provide full electronic communication and autofocus.

Will the 56mm f/1.4 cover the sensor of an older APS-C Canon EF-M body such as the EOS M without vignetting?

Yes, the image circle is designed for the APS-C format used by every EF-M camera, so corner illumination is consistent across the whole series.

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