Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef

$449
50 mm
autofocus prime lens
f/1.4
Sigma HSM Built in focus motor

reviewswhat are people saying


Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 98 users at B&H Photo Video

"Excellent in low light conditions. Super fast, quiet and precise focus."

"It's a very powerful lens and much better than de another lens on this aperture, it's amazing."

"But the af accuracy is so annoying. Mine was running forward."

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

This lens is compatible with Full frame cameras such as the Canon 6D, Canon 5D Mark III and Canon 1D X.

horizontal angle of view
39.6°
50mm
35mm equivalent focal length

APS-C (1.6x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.6x crop factor) cameras such as the Canon T3i, Canon 60D and Canon 650D.

horizontal angle of view
25.1°
80.5mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) lenses

	Prime lens
	Typically very sharp

	Inexpensive
	$449.00

	Wide aperture
	f/1.4

	Great wide angle lens
	50 mm

	Very light
	0.5 kg

	Quite short
	68 mm

	Silent focus motor
	Silent and fast

The Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) low light lenses

	Supports autofocus
	Easier to use

	Small diameter
	85 mm

Cons

The Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) lenses

	Poor macro
	1:7.4 (0.1x)

	Low max f/stop
	f/16

	Poor telephoto lens
	50 mm

	No image stabilization
	Risk of blur

Specifications

General

	Min focal length	50 mm
	Max focal length	50 mm	below average
	Zoom range	1x	below average
	Magnification	1:7.4 (0.1x)	below average
Aperture

	Wide minimum	f/1.4	unique
	Wide maximum	f/16	below average
	Tele minimum	f/1.4	above average
	Tele maximum	f/16	below average
Features

	Auto focus	Yes
	Focus motor	Sigma HSM	above average
	Image stabilization	None
	Fisheye	No
	Tilt-shift	No
Form factor

	Lens mount	Canon EF (Full-frame)
	Length	68 mm	above average
	Diameter	85 mm
	Filter size	77 mm
	Weight	0.5 kg
Angle of view

	Wide horizontal	39.6°
	Telephoto horizontal	39.6°
	Wide vertical	27°
	Telephoto vertical	27°
	Wide diagonal	46.8°
	Telephoto diagonal	46.8°
Angle of view (On Canon EF-S APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

	Wide horizontal	26.6°	below average
	Telephoto horizontal	26.6°
	Wide vertical	18°	below average
	Telephoto vertical	18°
	Wide diagonal	31.7°	below average
	Telephoto diagonal	31.7°

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Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef

reviewswhat are people saying

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

APS-C (1.6x crop factor)

Pros

The Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) lenses

The Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) low light lenses

Cons

The Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) lenses

Specifications

General

Aperture

Features

Form factor

Angle of view

Angle of view (On Canon EF-S APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef lens?

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