Sigma today announced five new Sigma Global Vision lenses shown for the first time at the 2018 Photokina expo in Cologne, Germany from September 26th-29th in Hall 4.2 on Stands B020, B028I and C029. From wide-angle to hyper-telephoto, the new Sigma Global Vision introductions arrive as some of the most anticipated lenses in the industry, further facilitating artistic expression for photographers.

Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary

This lens completes the Sigma large aperture series of portable wide-angle, standard, and telephoto prime lenses in Micro Four Thirds and Sony E mounts. Featuring compact design, light weight and outstanding image quality offered in Sigma’s Contemporary line, this lens stuns with a beautiful bokeh effect and the amount of brightness expected from F1.4 lenses even in the mid-telephoto range for cropped sensor cameras. In 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.

Full technical specifications are available here: https://bit.ly/2PLuSTh. Pricing and availability will be announced later.

Preorder will start at November 22th for Sony E mount version, at least.

Rumored price is $450.

In stock

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1436295-REG/sigma_56mm_f_1_4_dc_dn_f_sony.html

Samples

https://www.dpreview.com/sample-galleries/0753964569/sigma-56mm-f1-4-dc-dn-sample-gallery/

Review

https://sonyalpha.blog/2018/12/15/sigma-56mm-f1-4-dc-dn-contemporary-aps-c/

Samples

https://www.photographyblog.com/previews/sigma_56mm_f_1_4_dc_dn_c_photos

Review

Center sharpness remains high through from f/2 to f/11, with f/16 being adversely affected by diffraction. The edges aren't quite as sharp as the center, with f/2.8 to f/11 producing the sharpest results.

https://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/sigma_56mm_f_1_4_dc_dn_c_review/