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50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
- 50mm
- f/1.4
- Prime
- 815 g
- Min focus 0.4 m
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Quick answer
A large 50mm f/1.4 prime from Sigma's Art line with a hypersonic motor. It weighs about 815 g and uses a 77mm filter thread.
Pros
- Sharp
- Smooth bokeh
- Solid build
Cons
- Weighs about 815 g
- Large for a 50mm
Verdict
It is a high-performance normal lens. Be ready for the size.
About this lens
Another stellar Art series prime that rivals — and often beats — native 50mm options from camera makers.
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art specifications
- Brand
- Sigma
- Mount
- Canon EF
- Focal length
- 50mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.4
- Minimum aperture
- f/16
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Optical construction
- 13 elements in 8 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Autofocus motor
- HSM
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.4 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.18x
- Filter thread
- 77 mm
- Weight
- 815 g
Specification source: sigmaphoto.com
What can you shoot with the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art?
- Portraits
- Low-light
- General use
Its very wide maximum aperture suits low light and shallow depth of field with strong background blur.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 50mm | 39.6° | 46.8° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 80mm | 25.4° | 30.3° |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art better than the Canon 50mm f/1.4?
The Sigma resolves more detail wide open, but the Canon is much smaller and lighter.
Is the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art big?
Yes. At about 815 g it is large and heavy for a 50mm, especially compared with smaller f/1.4 and f/1.8 options.
Does the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art have autofocus tuning?
Yes. With Sigma's USB Dock you can adjust the autofocus calibration for different distances.
Alternatives for Canon EF from other brands
All Canon EF lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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