The Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary for Micro Four Thirds is a compact, fast short telephoto. On Micro Four Thirds it gives about a 112mm equivalent view, a classic length for tight portraits, and at 256g it is light enough to carry every day on an OM-5, OM-1 or Lumix G9II.
Image quality
The optical design has 10 elements in 6 groups, with one SLD and two aspherical elements to control colour fringing and keep the image sharp wide open. Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting, and the supplied hood helps further against strong backlight.
Portraits and bokeh
F1.4 and the short telephoto view separate a subject from the background very clearly, and the nine-blade rounded aperture keeps the blur smooth. It is also useful for low-light events, gigs and indoor sport where you cannot get close.
Autofocus and video
A stepping motor gives smooth, quiet autofocus that suits video, and the lens works with the camera's face and eye detection to keep a moving subject's eye sharp.
Size and build
It weighs 256g, measures 66.5 x 58.1mm and takes 55mm filters. The brass bayonet mount is sealed against dust and splashes. The minimum focus distance is 50cm, for a maximum magnification of 1:7.4.
Who it's for
On Micro Four Thirds the 112mm equivalent view is a little longer than a classic portrait lens, so it suits head-and-shoulders portraits, candid shots from a distance, stage work and details. The OM-5, OM-1 and G9II all have in-body stabilisation, which this lens relies on.
Also available for Sony E, Fujifilm X, Canon RF, Nikon Z and L-Mount.
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