Lens comparison · Sony E / FE · updated 5 November 2026
Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary vs Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.4
Verdict
Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary has more in its favour on paper.
Choose the 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary for
- less weight (280g vs 290g)
- weather sealing
Choose the AF 56mm f/1.4 for
- a lower price (about £150 vs £340)
| 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary | AF 56mm f/1.4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sigma | Viltrox |
| Focal length | 56mm | 56mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Weight | 280 g | 290 g |
| Stabilisation | No | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | No |
| Filter size | 55mm | 52mm |
| Made for | APSC | APSC |
| New price | £399 | £289 |
| Used at MPB (Sony E / FE) | £329–£349 | £130–£169 |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary better than the Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.4?
The 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary offers less weight (280g vs 290g), weather sealing; the AF 56mm f/1.4 offers a lower price (about £150 vs £340).
Which is better value, the 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary or the AF 56mm f/1.4?
On Sony E / FE, the Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.4 costs about £150 against about £340 for the Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary (MPB used where listed, otherwise new; checked 5 November 2026).
Do both lenses fit the same cameras?
Both are available for Sony E / FE (and other mounts: Fujifilm X, Canon RF / RF-S, Nikon Z, L-Mount, Micro Four Thirds, Canon EF-M). Both are made for crop sensors.