Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN C vs Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50mm F2 ASPH Detailed Comparison

Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN C vs Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50mm F2 ASPH

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Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN C

Standard Prime | Leica L

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Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN C vs Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50mm F2 ASPH Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN C and Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50mm F2 ASPH, two Standard Prime lenses from Sigma and Leica.

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 DC DN C Key Specs

56mm Focal Range

F1.4 Max Aperture

Weather Sealed

Filter Thread: 55mm

Max Format: APS-C / DX

Leica L Mount

Weight: 0g.

Diameter: 67mm

Length: 60mm

Min Focus Distance:0.5m

Max Magnification:0.14x

Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50mm F2 ASPH Key Specs

50mm Focal Range

F2 Max Aperture

Weather Sealed

Filter Thread: 67mm

Max Format:

Leica SL Mount

Weight: 740g.

Diameter: 73mm

Length: 102mm

Min Focus Distance:0.35m

Max Magnification:0.2x

Reasons to choose Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN C over Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50mm F2 ASPH

Focal Length - Tele	56mm vs 50mm	6mm more Tele coverage
Max Aperture - Wide	1.4 vs 2	Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture - Tele	1.4 vs 2	Wider aperture at tele end
Diaphgragm Blades	9 vs	Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Weight	0g vs 740g	740g lighter
Diameter	67mm vs 73mm	6mm smaller in diameter
Length	60mm vs 102mm	42mm shorter
Filter Thread	55mm vs 67mm	Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find

Reasons to choose Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50mm F2 ASPH over Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN C

Focal Length - Wide	50mm vs 56mm	6mm Wider coverage
Max Sensor Coverage	35mm FF vs APS-C / DX	covers larger sensors
Minimum Focus Distance	0.35m vs 0.5m	can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification	0.2x vs 0.14x	higher magnification better for close-up shots

Common Strengths of Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN C and Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50mm F2 ASPH

Internal Focusing	Yes vs Yes	Length of the lens doesn't change during focusing
Weather Sealing	Yes vs Yes	safer to use under rain and dust

Common Weaknesses of Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN C and Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50mm F2 ASPH

Image Stabilization	No vs No	Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Distance Scale	Yes vs No	No Distance Scale assist

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Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN C vs Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50mm F2 ASPH Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN C	Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50mm F2 ASPH
Brand	Sigma	Leica
Lens Type	Prime	Prime
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Lens Type	Standard Prime	Standard Prime
Lens Mount	Leica L	Leica SL
Max Format	APS-C / DX	35mm FF
Focal Range	56mm	50mm
Image Stabilization
Colour	Unknown	Unknown
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
Min Aperture	F16	F22
Aperture Ring	No	No
Diaphragm Blades	9	unknown
Optics
Optical Elements	10	12
Optical Groups	6	10
Special Elements	SLD element	3 aspherical elements, AquaDura coating
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.5m	0.35m
Max Magnification	0.14X	0.2X
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Stepper motor	Stepper motor
Full Time Manual	No	Yes
Focus Method	Internal	Internal
Distance Scale	No	No
DoF Scale	No	No
Distance Scale	No	No
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	0g	740g
Diameter	67mm	73mm
Length	60mm	102mm
Materials	Unknown	Unknown
Weather Sealing	Yes	Yes
Filter Thread	55mm	67mm
Filter Notes	-	-
Hood Supplied	Yes	Unknown
Hood Code	Unknown	Unknown
Tripod Collar	No	Unknown
Optional Accessories	-	-
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