Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens (FUJIFILM X)

Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens
Compact, High-Speed Portrait Prime for Fujifilm X-Mount Mirrorless Systems
The Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary is an exceptionally sleek, lightweight short-telephoto prime lens engineered specifically for Fujifilm’s APS-C-format X-mount mirrorless cameras. Delivering an ideal 84mm-equivalent portrait perspective, this lens is highly acclaimed for balancing an ultra-bright f/1.4 maximum aperture with a pocket-friendly physical profile.

Part of Sigma’s Global Vision Contemporary lineup, this lens is precision-crafted to harmonize everyday portability with standout optical quality. Its fast, near-silent stepping autofocus motor and gorgeous, shallow depth-of-field separation make it a premier, cost-effective choice for portrait artists, event photographers, and run-and-gun videographers alike.

Bright f/1.4 Performance & Portrait-Length Perspective
84mm-Equivalent Portrait Framework: Provides a classic, compressed portrait focal length natively tailored to Fujifilm X-series camera bodies, pulling backgrounds closer for beautifully proportioned headshots, weddings, and candid street tracking.

Ultra-Fast f/1.4 Maximum Aperture: Floods your camera sensor with light, allowing you to capture crisp handheld images in low-light venues or at twilight without relying on high ISO settings. It also grants extensive control over selective focus, making it easy to isolate your subject against a melting background.

Rounded Nine-Blade Diaphragm: Outfitted with a 9-blade circular aperture array that produces a remarkably smooth, pleasing background blur (bokeh) with natural-looking out-of-focus highlights.

Advanced Optical Elements & Multi-Layer Coating
Special Low Dispersion (SLD) Element: Built with one high-grade SLD glass element to isolate and neutralize secondary spectrum chromatic aberrations and color fringing, resulting in pristine clarity and strict color fidelity.

Dual Aspherical Glass Molding: Incorporates two aspherical lens elements to limit geometric distortion and spherical aberrations, ensuring uniform micro-contrast and accurate edge-to-edge frame sharpness.

Super Multi-Layer Element Coating: Individual glass surfaces feature Sigma’s advanced multi-layer coating technology. This chemical barrier minimizes ghosting and internal reflections to produce high-contrast, color-neutral imagery even under direct, backlit conditions.

Smooth Stepping AF Motor & Hybrid Production Handling
Whisper-Quiet Stepping AF Motor: Driven by a rapid, high-precision stepping autofocus motor that locks onto targets near-instantly. The operation runs in near-silence, making it equally adept for static portrait photography and continuous video tracking where mechanical camera noise must be kept away from audio feeds.

Rugged Solid Brass Bayonet Mount: The core lens mount is machined from solid brass to ensure long-term mechanical accuracy, a smooth structural connection, and high resistance to daily wear and tear.

Dust and Splash Resistant Mount Sealing: The bayonet connection incorporates a protective rubber gasket barrier to keep out dust particles and light rain splashes, letting you shoot outdoors with confidence when conditions turn damp.

Included Accessories
Sigma Dedicated Lens Hood: Includes the matching petal-style hood to shade the front glass element from stray off-axis light flare while offering physical impact protection.

Sigma LCF-55 III 55mm Front Lens Cap

Sigma LCR II Rear Lens Cap

Technical Specifications
Lens System Classification: High-Speed Portrait-Length Prime Lens

Lens Line Identity: Contemporary Series (Sigma Global Vision Catalog)

Lens Mount Type: Fujifilm X-Mount

Focal Length Profile: 56mm Prime (84mm equivalent on APS-C format sensors)

Maximum Aperture Value: f/1.4

Minimum Operational Aperture: f/16

Filter Thread Diameter Size: 55mm

Lens Optical Layout: 10 Elements configured in 6 Groups (Includes 2x Aspherical, 1x SLD Elements)

Autofocus Motorization: Smooth Precision Stepping AF Motor Technology

Minimum Focus Distance Spectrum: 1.64 feet / 50 cm

Maximum Magnification Ratio: 0.14x

Aperture Blade Count: 9-Blade Diaphragm (Rounded Layout)

Mount Security Layout: Machined Brass Core with Integrated Rubber Weather Gasket

Dimensions (Diameter x Length): Approx. 2.62 x 2.34 inches / 66.5 x 59.5 mm

Weight: Approx. 9.9 oz / 280 grams (Ultra-portable, gimbal-friendly footprint)