Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN ContemporaryvsTokina atx-m 56mm F1.4 E PLUS
56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary
56mm / F1.4
84mm equiv.
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atx-m 56mm F1.4 E PLUS
56mm / F1.4
84mm equiv.
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Which to choose
There is no large gap in the headline specifications. The choice comes down to rendering, handling and how prices move. Look at sample photos from both.
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
- 56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary59.5mm long × 66.5mm diameter
atx-m 56mm F1.4 E PLUS left out of the diagram: no dimensions on file.
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary | Tokina atx-m 56mm F1.4 E PLUS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 56mm | 56mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 56mm | 56mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.4 | F1.4 | — |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.4 | F1.4 | — |
| Min aperture | F16 | F16 | — |
| Min focus distance | 50cm | — | No data |
| Max magnification | 0.14× | — | No data |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | — | No data |
| Weight | 280g | — | No data |
| Length | 59.5mm | — | No data |
| Diameter | 66.5mm | — | No data |
| Filter size | 55mm | 52mm | +3mm |
| Released | 2018 | 2024 | −6year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | No | No | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary relative to atx-m 56mm F1.4 E PLUS.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary
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atx-m 56mm F1.4 E PLUS
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