Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha

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


Rated 5 out of 5 stars by 6 users at B&H Photo Video

"This Lens is very bright, with an ease of focus over it's complete range.As an Event/Fashion-Portrait Photographer i use this 50mm as my main lens."

"I love this lens. It is nice to buy a product and exceed expectations."

"The focus ring is a bit rougher than I like but not uncomfortable, a bit smoother be nice. T"

Full frame

This lens is compatible with Full frame cameras such as the Sony SLT-A99.

horizontal angle of view
39.4°
50mm
35mm equivalent focal length

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.5x crop factor) cameras such as the Sony SLT A57, Sony SLT A58 and Sony SLT-A37.

horizontal angle of view
26.4°
76.5mm
35mm equivalent focal length

The Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha vs other Sony Alpha (Full-frame) lenses

	Prime lens
	Typically very sharp

	Wide aperture
	f/1.4

	Quite short
	68 mm

	Silent focus motor
	Silent and fast

The Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha vs other Sony Alpha (Full-frame) low light lenses

	Supports autofocus
	Easier to use

The Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha vs other Sony Alpha (Full-frame) lenses

	Poor macro
	1:7.4 (0.1x)

	Low max f/stop
	f/16

	Poor telephoto lens
	50 mm

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	Sony Alpha (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 Sony Alpha DT 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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GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER

(11:17 PM, October 22, 2012)

GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER ADDITIONAL COMMENT REGARDING MINOLTA MAXXUM 50mm f/1.4 Lens: Both the f/1.4 lens as well as the f/1.7 lens produce less sharp images than the 50mm f/1.4 Sigma Lens in my experience with all three lenses under different lighting conditions.

GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER

(11:09 PM, October 22, 2012)

Correction from George Washington Carver: In my mention of the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 lens and the Minolta Maxxum 50mm f/1.7 I mistakely said: I have noticed that at f/14, ISO 200, the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 lens produces considerably sharper images than the Minolta Maxxum 50mm f/1.7 lens does at an ISO of 200 at f/1.7. What I wanted to say is: I have notices that at f/1.4 (not f/14), ISO 200,the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 lens produces considerably sharper images than the Minolta Maxxum 50mm f/1.4 lens does at an ISO of 200 at f/1.7. Thanks. George Washington Carver

GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER

(10:53 PM, October 22, 2012)

The Sigma 50mm f/1.4 lens at f/1.4, ISO at 200, produces super sharp images inside a room with only a lamp for light and with window light the images are outstanding at f/1.4, ISO 200. I have noticed that at f/l4, ISO 200, the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 lens lens produces considerably sharper images than the Minolta Maxxum 50mm f/1.7 lens does at an ISO of 200 at f/1.7.

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Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha

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Full frame

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

Pros

The Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha vs other Sony Alpha (Full-frame) lenses

The Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha vs other Sony Alpha (Full-frame) low light lenses

Cons

The Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha vs other Sony Alpha (Full-frame) lenses

Specifications

General

Aperture

Features

Form factor

Angle of view

Angle of view (On Sony Alpha DT APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

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