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Sigma 351965 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Lens - Sony E-Mount Prime

f/1.4

Capture stunning portraits with creamy bokeh using this compact, fast-focusing 56mm f/1.4 prime for Sony E-mount.

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Overview

The Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary lens is a purpose-built portrait prime for Sony E-mount APS-C cameras, delivering an 84mm equivalent field of view that flatters facial features and isolates subjects from their backgrounds. The bright f/1.4 aperture opens up creative possibilities in low light and produces a pronounced, creamy bokeh that makes portraits pop. Despite the fast aperture, Sigma has kept the lens compact and lightweight, staying true to the Contemporary line's philosophy of balancing high optical performance with everyday portability.

Autofocus is handled by a stepping motor that operates smoothly and quietly — a genuine advantage for videographers who need continuous AF without audible motor noise in their recordings. The lens integrates seamlessly with Sony's Fast Hybrid AF system, including face detection and Eye AF, so focus stays locked on your subject even during movement. Whether you're shooting headshots, street scenes, or narrative video, the Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN offers the kind of optical quality and usability that makes it a standout choice among APS-C primes.

Key Features

Featuring compact design, Light weight and outstanding image quality offered in sigma’s contemporary line

N addition, this lens is characterized by smooth and quiet autofocus ideal for video shooting. Compatible with the Sony E mount fast Hybrid AF, it also achieves precise AF tracking.

By using the face recognition or eye AF functions of the camera, focus Will continuously be on the face or the eye even if the subject Moves during the shoot.

Max Focal Length: 19.7 Mm. Angle of View (DC) 28.5º

Lens Type: Full Frame

Specifications

Brand
Sigma
Model
351965
Focal Length
56mm
Maximum Aperture
f/1.4
Mount
Sony E-Mount
Lens Series
Contemporary (DC DN)
Sensor Coverage
APS-C (DC)
Angle of View (APS-C)
28.5°
Autofocus Type
Stepping Motor

Frequently Asked Questions

Despite the listing noting "Full Frame" as the lens type, the Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN is a DC-designated lens designed for APS-C sensor cameras. On an APS-C Sony body it provides an 84mm equivalent field of view.
The lens uses a smooth, quiet stepping motor that pairs with Sony's Fast Hybrid AF system, making it well-suited for video with minimal audible motor noise and reliable continuous AF tracking.
Yes, it is fully compatible with Sony's face recognition and Eye AF functions, allowing continuous focus tracking on a subject's face or eye even during movement.
The angle of view is 28.5 degrees on a DC (APS-C) sensor, equivalent to roughly 84mm on a full-frame camera.
Yes, the lens features a manual focus ring for fine-tuning focus when needed.