Leica apo macro elmarit tl 60mm f 2 8 asph vs sigma 56mm f 1 4 dc dn contemporary?

The Sigma 56mm f/1.4 is the one I'd pick for most people. It's a fast portrait prime that gives an 85mm-style view on APS-C, and it's made for six mounts, so it fits most APS-C bodies. Its f/1.4 aperture also helps in dim rooms and gives soft backgrounds, which is what the portraits guide recommends.

The Leica APO-Macro-Elmarit-TL 60mm f/2.8 is a different tool. It's a macro lens, about 90mm equivalent on APS-C, and it's the choice if you shoot small subjects up close. It's on the Leica side of the market and isn't stabilised.

If you're starting out, a fast standard prime like the Sigma is the better first buy. You can see where lenses fit in your kit on the lenses page.

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