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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 very sharp 50mm f/1.4 for full-frame DSLRs, weighing about 815 g with 77mm filters. It focuses as close as 0.4 m.
Pros
- Sharp at f/1.4
- HSM autofocus
- Close focus of 0.4 m
- 9-bladed aperture
Cons
- Heavy at about 815 g
- Large for a 50mm
- No stabilization
Verdict
A large but high-performing normal lens. Choose it for image quality over size.
About this lens
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art: a full-frame fast standard prime lens with a 50mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.4, made for Sony A mount cameras, from the Sigma Art line with Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. A wide-aperture standard prime from Sigma's Art line.
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art specifications
- Brand
- Sigma
- Mount
- Sony A
- Focal length
- 50mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.4
- 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 and event photography
- 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 | 1.5x | 75mm | 27° | 32.2° |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 Art heavy?
Yes, at about 815 g it is much heavier than a 50mm f/1.8.
Does the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 Art have stabilization?
No. On Sony A-mount, stabilization comes from the camera body.
What filter size does the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 Art use?
The front thread measures 77mm, which is the size to look for when choosing a polarizer, UV or ND filter.
Alternatives for Sony A from other brands
All Sony A lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
