Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Four-thirds

$499
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 10 users at B&H Photo Video

"This is a great portrait lense. Well built, quick and sharp focus."

"I must say I am loving this Lens and you will too."

"My only complaint, is that it's picky and slow to focus. Its also a bit noisy."

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Four thirds (2.1x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with Four thirds (2.1x crop factor) cameras such as the Olympus PEN E-PL5, Panasonic DMC-GH3 and Olympus PEN E-PM2.

horizontal angle of view
19.6°
104mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Four-thirds vs other Four Thirds lenses

	Prime lens
	Typically very sharp

	Silent focus motor
	Silent and fast

	Wide aperture
	f/1.4

The Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Four-thirds vs other Four Thirds low light lenses

	Supports autofocus
	Easier to use

Cons

The Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Four-thirds vs other Four Thirds lenses

	Poor macro
	1:7.4 (0.1x)

	Below average zoom range
	1x

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	Four Thirds
	Length	74 mm
	Diameter	85 mm
	Filter size	77 mm
	Weight	0.5 kg
Angle of view

	Wide horizontal	20.4°	below average
	Telephoto horizontal	20.4°
	Wide vertical	15.4°	below average
	Telephoto vertical	15.4°
	Wide diagonal	25.4°	below average
	Telephoto diagonal	25.4°

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Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Four-thirds

reviewswhat are people saying

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Four thirds (2.1x crop factor)

Pros

The Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Four-thirds vs other Four Thirds lenses

The Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Four-thirds vs other Four Thirds low light lenses

Cons

The Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Four-thirds vs other Four Thirds lenses

Specifications

General

Aperture

Features

Form factor

Angle of view

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

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