Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

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

reviewswhat are people saying


Rated 5 out of 5 stars by 1 users at B&H Photo Video

"The pictures have been very good so far with nothing remarkable to report."

"In my use of the lens with a Sigma mount, I have found it to be very good. The build quality is very good."

compatibilitywith digital cameras

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.5x crop factor) cameras such as the Sigma SD1.

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

Pros

The Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM vs other Sigma SA lenses

	Prime lens
	Typically very sharp

	Quite short
	68 mm

	Silent focus motor
	Silent and fast

	Very light
	0.5 kg

	Wide aperture
	f/1.4

Cons

The Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM vs other Sigma SA lenses

	Poor macro
	1:7.4 (0.1x)

	Low max f/stop
	f/16

	No image stabilization
	Risk of blur

	Poor telephoto lens
	50 mm

	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	Sigma SA
	Length	68 mm	above average
	Diameter	85 mm
	Filter size	77 mm
	Weight	0.5 kg
Angle of view

	Wide horizontal	23.4°	below average
	Telephoto horizontal	23.4°
	Wide vertical	15.7°	below average
	Telephoto vertical	15.7°
	Wide diagonal	27.9°	below average
	Telephoto diagonal	27.9°

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Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

reviewswhat are people saying

compatibilitywith digital cameras

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

Pros

The Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM vs other Sigma SA lenses

Cons

The Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM vs other Sigma SA lenses

Specifications

General

Aperture

Features

Form factor

Angle of view

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

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