Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN | C for Micro 4/3 Black

Remember the Wow?OM Systems started the promotion of their new OM 1 camera touting it as a WOW equipment piece. Many in the YouTube and camera review world doubted this decree. Many found it hard to believe that much improvement could be attained despite a revamped sensor, a much-tightened menu system, and other advances.I am wondering if when testing their new camera maybe, JUST MAYBE, OM Systems viewed testing results thru the rose-colored lens of the Sigma 56mm 1.4 lens. Of course, not really rose-colored, but WOW. 2X WOW.I purchased the Sigma 56mm 1.4 for my OM 1 and I wasn’t ready for a number of good points.The lens is—at once—small, light, and VERY QUICK to acquire accurate focus. ,Unboxing—the lens began my OMG day. The lens is much more diminutive than you may think. And while being solid with great glass, somehow it’s as light as its size promises.Imaging—absolutely fabulous photos! Good contrast and true colors. Even better than the Olympus 40-150mm 2.8. More natural yet still vibrant. I am past surprised, I am at WOW.Bokeh—even before you get to F1.4 you have smooth and very noticeable bokeh. Caught me off guard. Open to 1.4 and “oh! SOB! I’ve got something here.”Now there’s only one more on the TO DO list: OM Systems needs to collaborate with Sigma and form a serious partnership like Sony did with Zeiss. Come on Sigma, OM Systems let’s form a trust! Everybody will be happy $$$ !!

I use this lens on my Panasonic Lumix G9 and I’m very pleased so far. The lens is very sharp, it works fine with all of the G9’s autofocus modes (including the face/eye detect and the animal detect) if perhaps a tad slower than some of my other Panasonic Leica lenses, and the construction quality is excellent. I remember Sigma lenses from the old days and this lens is nothing like their budget offerings of yesteryear. In fact, it’s nicer than many camera brand lenses. I was a bit concerned that the slightly odd field-of-view equal to a112mm lens on full-frame might be problematic, but having used the Nikkor 105mm lens for decades it wasn’t that different. If anything, the slightly longer focal length helps overcome a weakness of Micro 4/3s; namely, producing more pronounced background blur for increased subject separation. To sum up, this lens should definitely be on your list if you’re shopping for a portrait lens or a general-puprpose telephoto lens.

First time trying a Sigma lens on my Olympus. Very impressed with the focus accuracy and speed. Lens is very sharp, really enjoy using it.

This is a great, wide aperture prime lens for micro 4/3. I have the stunning Olympus 75mm f1.8, and I think this lens is just as sharp. The focal length is good for intimate portraits and pet photography. Build quality is good, though not as good as the Olympus Pro series; on the other hand, this lens is very inexpensive.

What a phenomenal lens! I'm using mine with an OM Systems OM-1 camera. Very pleased with the insanely good image quality and AF speed. Great purchase!

What can I say about this lens... well it's metal, weather sealed, and sharp as hell. Even at 1.4 it is sharp all the way across with basically no vignetting on the sides. I could have paid $1000 for this lens and been happy as a clam. All I can say is BUY THIS LENS. I shot the ring pics at 1.4 on my GH5. The video is even sharper. The colors are so pleasing and the contrast is great. The AF was spot on once I got used to backing up, I am used to macro. All around this lens is a master piece. For video the IS was great. Almost gimbal smooth but that was with my camera 5 axis. The focus ring is nice and smooth and made of rubber that almost feels like the metal on the lens but it is easier to grip especially when wet. If you look close you can clearly see me taking the picture in the models eye.

I bought this lens after reading reviews by other MFT users, and was not disappointed. And the price was right.

I had my doubts but thought I'd give it a try knowing I could return it. Turns out you'd have to pry it out of my hands. It autofocus is perfect and so is the bokeh it creates. The images are as sharp as a macro lens. I have three Lumix Leica lens' and I'd rate this right up there with them.