Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN ContemporaryvsTokina atx-m 56mm F1.4 E
56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary
56mm / F1.4
84mm equiv.
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atx-m 56mm F1.4 E
56mm / F1.4
84mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the 56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 50cm
When the atx-m 56mm F1.4 E suits you better
No standout advantage in this comparison.
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 E72mm long × 65mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary | Tokina atx-m 56mm F1.4 E | 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 | 60cm | −0.10m |
| Max magnification | 0.14× | 0.10× | +0.04x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 9blades | — |
| Weight | 280g | 305g | −25g |
| Length | 59.5mm | 72mm | −12.5mm |
| Diameter | 66.5mm | 65mm | +1.5mm |
| Filter size | 55mm | 52mm | +3mm |
| Released | 2018 | 2021 | −3year |
| 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.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
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