On Sony E-mount, the 56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary supports Fast Hybrid AF and keeps face and eye AF tracking on moving subjects. It is an APS-C lens weighing 280g at 59.5mm long, with 10 elements in 6 groups and a 1:7.4 maximum magnification. Sigma positions it within a three-lens F1.4 autofocus set for APS-C E-mount cameras.
Product released: December 13, 2018
Latest firmware version
Version 05, released September 17, 2026
Last checked for updates: Oct 31, 2026 17:41 UTC
What's new in version 05
・Fixed an isolated issue where the monitor blacks out and the camera freezes during shooting when used with the Sony α7 V.
LatestUpdate has tracked 4 versions of Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Sony E) firmware, released between April 7, 2022 and September 17, 2026.
Version 05 - September 17, 2026: ・Fixed an isolated issue where the monitor blacks out and the camera freezes during shooting when used with the Sony α7 V.
Version 04 - November 16, 2023: In combination with the Sony α6700, an occasional issue of instability in operation has been corrected.AF assist function during video recording is now support…
Version 03 - December 22, 2022: In combination with the Sony α6700, an occasional issue of instability in operation has been corrected.AF assist function during video recording is now support…
Version 02 - April 7, 2022: In combination with the Sony α6700, an occasional issue of instability in operation has been corrected.AF assist function during video recording is now support…
What is Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Sony E)?
On Sony E-mount, the 56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary supports Fast Hybrid AF and keeps face and eye AF tracking on moving subjects. It is an APS-C lens weighing 280g at 59.5mm long, with 10 elements in 6 groups and a 1:7.4 maximum magnification. Sigma positions it within a three-lens F1.4 autofocus set for APS-C E-mount cameras. It was originally released on December 13, 2018.
What is the latest firmware version of Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Sony E)?
The latest firmware version of Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Sony E) is 05. It was released on September 17, 2026.
What changed in Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Sony E) firmware version 05?
Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Sony E) firmware version 05 includes the following changes: ・Fixed an isolated issue where the monitor blacks out and the camera freezes during shooting when used with the Sony α7 V.
Where can I download the latest Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Sony E) firmware?
Details and download instructions for the latest Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Sony E) firmware (version 05) are on Sigma's official release page: https://www.sigma-global.com/en/support/firmware/c018_56_14/?mount=sony-e
How often does Sigma release firmware updates for Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Sony E)?
We have tracked 4 firmware versions of Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Sony E).
Is Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Sony E) still receiving firmware updates?
Yes, Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Sony E) received a firmware update within the last 3 months. The most recent version is 05.