OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm F2.8 PROvsSigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO
40-150mm / F2.8
80-300mm equiv.
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56mm F1.4 DC DN
56mm / F1.4
112mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 40-150mm in a single lens
When the 56mm F1.4 DC DN suits you better
- Brightness2.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight504g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 50cm
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO160mm long × 79.4mm diameter
- 56mm F1.4 DC DN58.1mm long × 66.5mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO | Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 40mm | 56mm | −16mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 150mm | 56mm | +94mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F1.4 | 2.0 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F1.4 | 2.0 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | — | No data |
| Min focus distance | 70cm | 50cm | +0.20m |
| Max magnification | 0.21× | — | No data |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | — | No data |
| Weight | 760g | 256g | +504g |
| Length | 160mm | 58.1mm | +101.9mm |
| Diameter | 79.4mm | 66.5mm | +12.9mm |
| Filter size | 72mm | 55mm | +17mm |
| Released | 2014 | 2018 | −4year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO relative to 56mm F1.4 DC DN.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO
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56mm F1.4 DC DN
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