The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox 56mm F1.4 Z and the Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN C for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Viltrox 56mm F1.4 Z is the longer of the two lenses at 73mm. The Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN C with a length of 60mm, is 13mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Viltrox 56mm F1.4 Z also has a larger diameter of 69mm compared to the Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN C's 67mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN C weighs 280g, 12% (40g) lighter than the Viltrox 56mm F1.4 Z's weight of 320g.
Filter Threads
The Viltrox 56mm F1.4 Z has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN C has a 55mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Viltrox 56mm F1.4 Z:
And these are the 55mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN C:
Lens Mounts
Both the Viltrox 56mm F1.4 Z and the Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN C has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are RED Komodo-X 6K Z, Nikon Z50 II and Nikon Z30.
Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN C is also available in Micro Four Thirds and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
56mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.4.
