Sigma Contemporary 56mm f/1.4 DC DN 56mm

Sigma Contemporary 56mm f/1.4 DC DN 56mm

Sigma
76 Overall Score
vs
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon
89 Overall Score

Scores

Street
Sigma
94
Canon
68
Macro
Sigma
64
Canon
91
Portrait
Sigma
91
Canon
53
Professional
Sigma
90
Canon
82
Landscape
Sigma
60
Canon
83
Video Cinema
Sigma
81
Canon
83
Travel
Sigma
69
Canon
82
Budget
Sigma
72
Canon
80
Wildlife Sports
Sigma
74
Canon
79

Specifications

Sigma Contemporary 56mm f/1.4 DC DN 56mmCanon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM
Optics
Typezoomzoom
Focal Length Min56 mm28 mm
Focal Length Max56 mm70 mm
Elements1015
Groups612
Aspherical Elements22
ED Elements12★
CoatingSuper Multi-Layer CoatingSuper Spectra Coating (SSC)
Aperture
Max Aperturef/1.4f/22
Min Aperturef/1.4f/2.8
Constant✓✓
Diaphragm Blades99
Build
MountNikon Z, Nikon Z, Nikon Z, Nikon Z, Nikon ZCanon RF
FormatAPS-Cfull-frame★
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.07 kg★0.49 kg
Filter Thread55 mm67 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF Typestepping motorSTM★
Stabilization✗✓★
Stabilization Stops—5.5 stops★
Focus
Min Focus Distance500 mm239 mm★
Max Magnification1:7.141:4.2

Pros & Cons

Sigma Contemporary 56mm f/1.4 DC DN 56mm

  • Strong build (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Below average social proof (21st percentile)
  • Below average versatility (33rd percentile)

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

  • Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Below average aperture (21st percentile)
  • Below average bokeh (24th percentile)

Pricing

Sigma Contemporary 56mm f/1.4 DC DN 56mm is CA$899 cheaper (2.8x less).

Sigma Contemporary 56mm f/1.4 DC DN 56mm0.153score per dollar
vs
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM0.063score per dollar

Sigma Contemporary 56mm f/1.4 DC DN 56mm offers 2.4x better value for money

Sigma Contemporary 56mm f/1.4 DC DN 56mm

Amazon.ca
CA$500
B&H Photo
usedCA$583
B&H Photo
CA$787

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Amazon.ca
CA$1,399
Bestbuy.ca
CA$1,599

Verdict

★ Winner: Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Scores 89 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.

Sigma Contemporary 56mm f/1.4 DC DN 56mm Better at:

StreetPortraitProfessional

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Better at:

MacroBudgetTravelLandscapeWildlife Sports

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