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Sigma QM1005 56mm f/1.4 Sony E Lens Bundle

4.7 (115 reviews)
f/1.4

A bright f/1.4 short-telephoto prime for Sony APS-C mirrorless shooters, packaged with a travel bag, tripod, memory card, and care kit

$469.00*
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Overview

The Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary is a bright short-telephoto prime built specifically for APS-C-format Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras. Part of Sigma's Contemporary series, it pairs a fast f/1.4 maximum aperture with a 56mm focal length that sits comfortably in portrait and detail-shot territory on crop-sensor bodies. The wide aperture is the headline feature here: it suits working in challenging lighting and gives photographers more room to isolate subjects and lean into selective-focus techniques. Compatibility spans a long list of Sony APS-C bodies, from the a3000 and a5000 lines through the a6000-series including the a6100, a6300, a6400, a6500, and a6600.

This particular listing is a travel-ready bundle rather than a bare lens. Alongside the 56mm itself, buyers get an AirBag packable bag with camera insert, a SanDisk 64GB Class 10 UHS-I SDXC card, an Altura Photo mini tripod with pistol grip, a rapid-fire wrist strap, a hard-shell case, a cleaning kit, and three sizes of MagicFiber microfiber lens pouches. Sigma's own accessories — the LCF-55 III 55mm front cap, a rear cap, and the LH582-01 lens hood — are also included, so the lens arrives properly capped and shaded out of the box. The kit is aimed at shooters who want one-purchase convenience: a serious prime plus the supporting gear to carry, store, and clean it on the go.

Key Features

INCLUDES: Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Sony E + AirBag Packable Bag and Camera Insert + SanDisk 64GB C10 Ultra UHS-I SDXC Memory Card + Altura Photo Mini Tripod with Pistol Grip + Altura Photo Rapid Fire Wrist Strap + Altura Photo Hard-Shell Case + Altura Photo Cleaning Kit + 3 Sizes MagicFiber Microfiber Lens Pouch

A FAST, VERSATILE PRIME, the 56mm f/1.4 DC DN is part of Sigma's Contemporary series of lenses, and is designed for use with APS-C-format Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras. The lens is characterized by its bright f/1.4 maximum aperture, which suits working in difficult lighting conditions and also offers improved control over depth of field for isolating subjects and working with selective focus techniques.

COMPATIBLE with APS-C Sony Mirrorless Cameras (E mount), including a3000, a3500, a5000, a5100, a6000, a6100, a6300, a6400, a6500, a6600.

SIGMA accessories included: Sigma LCF-55 III 55mm Lens Cap + Rear Lens Cap + LH582-01 Lens Hood

Specifications

Brand
Sigma
Manufacturer Code
QM1005
Lens Series
Contemporary
Focal Length
56mm
Maximum Aperture
f/1.4
Lens Type
DC DN Prime
Mount
Sony E (APS-C)
Front Cap
Sigma LCF-55 III 55mm
Lens Hood
Sigma LH582-01
Memory Card Included
SanDisk 64GB C10 UHS-I SDXC
Bundle Bag
AirBag Packable with Camera Insert
Tripod Included
Altura Photo Mini Tripod with Pistol Grip

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • The f/1.4 maximum aperture suits low-light shooting and gives strong control over depth of field for subject isolation
  • The 56mm focal length on Sony APS-C bodies sits in classic short-telephoto territory, well matched to portrait and selective-focus work
  • Compatibility spans a wide list of Sony E-mount APS-C cameras including a5000, a6000, a6300, a6400, a6500, and a6600 bodies
  • The bundle adds a packable AirBag with camera insert, SanDisk 64GB UHS-I card, mini tripod, wrist strap, hard-shell case, and cleaning kit
  • Sigma includes the LCF-55 III front cap, rear cap, and LH582-01 hood, so the lens arrives ready to mount and protect

👎 Cons

  • The 56mm f/1.4 DC DN is designed specifically for APS-C E-mount, so it is not the right choice for Sony full-frame bodies
  • As a fixed focal length, the lens lacks the framing flexibility of a zoom and asks the photographer to move with their feet
  • The included Altura Photo mini tripod and accessories are travel-grade extras, not professional-tier support gear
  • Wide f/1.4 apertures produce very thin depth of field, which can complicate focus accuracy for newer photographers
  • The bundle's value depends on whether you actually need the included card, bag, and cleaning kit rather than just the lens

Frequently Asked Questions

It is built for APS-C Sony E-mount bodies including the a3000, a3500, a5000, a5100, a6000, a6100, a6300, a6400, a6500, and a6600.
It is designed for APS-C E-mount cameras, so full-frame Sony bodies are outside the lens's intended coverage.
The bundle adds an AirBag packable bag, SanDisk 64GB UHS-I card, Altura Photo mini tripod, wrist strap, hard-shell case, cleaning kit, and microfiber pouches.
Yes. Sigma supplies the LCF-55 III 55mm front cap, a rear lens cap, and the LH582-01 lens hood as part of the bundle.
The lens opens to f/1.4, a bright maximum aperture that supports low-light shooting and shallow depth of field on APS-C bodies.
A SanDisk 64GB Class 10 Ultra UHS-I SDXC memory card is included, providing usable storage for stills and video right out of the box.