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Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN C vs Lensbaby Burnside 35

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Sigma 56mm F1.4 C

Standard Prime | Fujifilm X

Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN C
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Standard Prime | Fujifilm X

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Sigma 56mm F1.4 C vs Lensbaby Burnside 35 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing Sigma 56mm F1.4 C for the X Mount and Lensbaby Burnside 35 for the X Mount, two Standard Prime lenses from Sigma and Lensbaby.

We will start with briefly looking and the main specs of these two lenses and in the section, we will start analyzing in more detail and list the pros and cons of each lenses.

Sigma 56mm F1.4 C Key Specs

  • 56mm Focal Range
  • F1.4 Max Aperture
  • Weather Sealed
  • Filter Thread: 55mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • Weight: 280g.
  • Diameter: 67mm
  • Length: 60mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.5m
  • Max Magnification:0.14x

Lensbaby Burnside 35 Key Specs

  • 35mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 62mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • Weight: 374g.
  • Diameter: 70mm
  • Length: 70mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.15m

What type of photography are the Sigma 56mm F1.4 C and Lensbaby Burnside 35 lenses good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 56mm F1.4 C and the Lensbaby Burnside 35 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Sigma 56mm F1.4 C Lensbaby Burnside 35
Bird/WildlifeAverageFair
SportsGoodFair
PortraitExcellentVery Good
TravelFairAverage
StreetAverageGood
WeddingVery GoodVery Good
Walk AroundFairAverage
VloggingAverageAverage
LandscapeFairAverage

Size and Weight Comparison

Size of a lens is an important deciding factor when comparing two lenses.Lensbaby Burnside 35 is the longer of the two lenses at 70mm. The Sigma 56mm F1.4 C with a length of 60mm is 10mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Lensbaby Burnside 35 also has a larger diameter of 70mm compared to Sigma 56mm F1.4 C's 67mm diameter.

Weight of a lens is as important as its external dimensions, especially if you are planning to hand hold your camera and lens combination for longer periods. Sigma 56mm F1.4 C weighs 280g, which means it is 94g (25%) lighter than the Lensbaby Burnside 35 which has a weight of 374g.


Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the 'Standard Prime Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount for size comparison purposes.

Standard Prime Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount for Size Comparison
Model Length Diameter Weight Street Price
Fujifilm XF 35mm F1.4 R Lens Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R
55mm
65mm 187g Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN C Lens Sigma 30mm F1.4 C
73mm
65mm 265g Amazon B&H Photo
Fujifilm XF 35mm F2 R WR Lens Fujifilm XF 35mm F2 R WR
59mm
60mm 170g Amazon B&H Photo
Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR Lens Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR
59mm
60mm 200g Amazon B&H Photo
Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR Lens Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR
74mm
67mm 360g Amazon B&H Photo
Fujifilm XC 35mm F2 Lens Fujifilm XC 35mm F2
47mm
58mm 130g Amazon B&H Photo
7artisans 35mm F1.2 Lens 7artisans 35mm F1.2
36mm
mm 150g Amazon B&H Photo
Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R Lens Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R
70mm
73mm 405g Amazon B&H Photo

Lens Mounts

Both Sigma 56mm F1.4 C and Lensbaby Burnside 35 has the same Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-T5, Fujifilm X-H2 and Fujifilm X-H2S.

Lensbaby Burnside 35 is also available in Canon EF , Micro Four Thirds, Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF, Samsung NX, Sony Alpha and Sony E mounts.

Focal Range

Sigma 56mm F1.4 C is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 56mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 84mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera. Lensbaby Burnside 35 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 52.5mm when used on a 35mm FF format camera.

Reasons to choose Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN C over Lensbaby Burnside 35

Focal Length - Tele 56mm vs 35mm 21mm more Tele coverage
Max Aperture - Wide 1.4 vs 2.8 Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture - Tele 1.4 vs 2.8 Wider aperture at tele end
Diaphgragm Blades 9 vs Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Autofocus Yes vs No Easier, faster and more accurate focusing
Weight 280g vs 374g 94g lighter
Diameter 67mm vs 70mm 3mm smaller in diameter
Length 60mm vs 70mm 10mm shorter
Filter Thread 55mm vs 62mm Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Weather Sealing Yes vs No safer to use under rain and dust
Max Magnification 0.14x vs x higher magnification better for close-up shots

Reasons to choose Lensbaby Burnside 35 over Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN C

Focal Length - Wide 35mm vs 56mm 21mm Wider coverage
Aperture Ring Yes vs No able to adjust the aperture on the lens
Minimum Focus Distance 0.15m vs 0.5m can focus closer to the subject

Common Strengths of Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN C and Lensbaby Burnside 35
Autofocus Yes vs Yes Easier, faster and more accurate focusing
Common Weaknesses of Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN C and Lensbaby Burnside 35
Image Stabilization No vs No Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization


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Sigma 56mm F1.4 C vs Lensbaby Burnside 35 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications
General
Brand Sigma Lensbaby
Lens Type Prime Prime
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Lens Type Standard Prime Standard Prime
Lens Mount Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Max Format APS-C / DX 35mm FF
Focal Range 56mm 35mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Black -
Zoom Method No Zoom No Zoom
Power Zoom No No
Zoom Lock No No
Zoom Ratio 1.0X 1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture F1.4 F2.8
Min Aperture F16 F16
Aperture Ring No Yes
Diaphragm Blades 9 -
Optics
Optical Elements 10 6
Optical Groups 6 4
Focusing
Min Focus Distance 0.5m 0.15m
Max Magnification 0.14X -
Autofocus Yes No
AF Motor Type Stepper motor No AF
Full Time Manual No
Focus Method Internal -
Distance Scale No -
DoF Scale No -
Distance Scale No -
Focus Distance Limiter No No
Physical Specs
Weight 280g 374g
Diameter 67mm 70mm
Length 60mm 70mm
Weather Sealing Yes No
Filter Thread 55mm 62mm
Hood Supplied Yes No
Tripod Collar No No
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