Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art Full-Frame Lens (2014)
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Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM Art is a large-aperture normal prime lens for Canon EF-mount, Nikon F-mount, Sigma SA-mount, Sony A-mount, Sony E-mount, and Leica L-mount. It covers the full-frame image circle. Introduced by Sigma in 2014, it has 13 elements in 8 groups.
A normal prime lens, the Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM Art has the potential to be one of the most used and ultimately versatile option in a photographer's bag. Usually the easiest to design and to QC, it is a great option for landscape and street photography. Its bright maximum aperture also helps night and portrait works.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 74% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Solid build quality
- Bright maximum aperture
Cons
- On the heavy side
What external reviewers found***
External score 63% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Fast autofocus via ring-type motor (with full-time manual override)
- Large and expensive for a 50mm prime
Cons
- Pricey for its type
Price Comparison
Specifications
Construction
Aperture Blades
9 blades, Rounded diaphragm
Form Factor
Normal Prime Lens
Image Size
Full-Frame
Lens Barrel
Distance scale, DoF scale
Lens Mount
Canon EF-mount, Nikon F-mount, Sigma SA-mount, Sony A-mount, Sony E-mount, Leica L-mount
Motor
Ring-type ultrasonic
Optical Formula | Elements
13 elements
Optical Formula | Groups
8 groups
Optical Formula | Special Glass
SLD glass elements, aspheric elements groups
Dimensions
Filter Diameter
77 mm / 3.03 in
Size | Diameter
85 mm / 3.35 in
Size | Length
100 mm / 3.94 in
Weight
815 g / 28.80 oz
Function
Angle Of View
46.8° Diagonal | 39.6° Horizontal | 27.0° Vertical
Aperture
f/1.4 ~ f/16
Autofocus
Yes
Focal Length
50 mm
Focus Type
Internal
Image Stabilization
No
Performance
Max Magnification
0.18x
Min Focus Distance
400 mm / 15.75 in
Production
Debut
2014-01-06
Made In
Japan
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dpreview[1]
Reviewer score 63%The Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art is a fast 'normal' lens designed for full frame SLRs, and one of the most hotly-anticipated lenses of 2014. Its complex optical formula of 13 elements in 8 groups isn't based on a conventional double-Gauss design, but instead is of the retrofocal type. It has inevitably invited comparison to the astounding Zeiss Otus 1.4/55 - quite possibly the sharpest lens we've yet seen.
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Pros
- Large and expensive for a 50mm prime
- Fast autofocus via ring-type motor (with full-time manual override)
Cons
- Pricey for its type
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References
- ^ Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM review. [dpreview]. https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sigma-50mm-f1-4-dg-hsm. 2014-05-28. Retrieved 2022-01-29.
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