The Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary is the latest prime to join Sony’s range of APS-C E-mount lenses. With an equivalent coverage of 84mm in 35mm terms and a very fast 1.4 maximum aperture, it has all the characteristics you’d expect from a portrait lens, making it a very desirable product for Sony users. […]
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Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN vs Olympus M.Zuiko 75mm f/1.8 – The complete comparison
The Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary is a fast telephoto prime lens designed for Sony E-mount and Micro Four Thirds mirrorless systems. It becomes the third 1.4 lens in the series, following the popular 30mm f/1.4 and 16mm f/1.4. With its 112mm coverage in Micro Four Thirds terms, it targets those in search of […]
Canon RF 50mm 1.2 vs EF 50mm 1.2 vs Sigma 50mm 1.4 Art – The complete comparison
Earlier this year, Canon announced its first full-frame mirrorless camera, the EOS R, whose new RF mount features a large 54mm diameter and a shorter flange distance than the EF DSLR mount. According to Canon, this mount will allow for “faster and lighter lenses with higher performing optics” than ever before. The RF 50mm f/1.2 […]
Nikkor Z 35mm 1.8S vs 35mm 1.8G vs 35mm 1.4G vs Sigma 35mm 1.4 Art – The complete comparison
When the Nikon Z system was announced in 2018, much fanfare was made over the new mount which, in addition to being 55mm in diameter, also has a short flange depth of 16mm. This combination, according to Nikon, should allow for a new dimension in optical performance for current and future optics.
Canon RF 24-105mm f/4 vs EF 24-105mm f/4 II – The complete comparison
When the Canon EOS R was launched in late 2018, it was accompanied by four native RF lenses whose focal lengths cover the basic needs of most photographers, from the fast 35mm 1.8 Macro and 50mm 1.2 primes to the standard 24-70mm f/2 and 24-105mm f/4 zooms. The final lens is arguably the most versatile […]