Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM A is an Auto Focus (AF)
Standard Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Nikon F (FX) mount cameras.
Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Lens Mount
Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM A is compatible with cameras that have Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.
Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM A is also available in Canon EF , Sony Alpha, Sigma SA and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM A has a fixed focal lenght of 50mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 75mm.
Optical Image Stabilization
Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM A doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).
Alternatively, you can check the Tamron 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD in Nikon F (FX) mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization.
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Maximum Magnification Ratio
Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM A has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.18x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.4m. 0.18x means that the max magnification ratio is very low and not suitable even for modest close-up shots.
Aperture
Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM A has a max aperture of F1.4 and a minimum aperture of F16.0.
Optical Formula
Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM A's optical formula consists of 13 elements in 8 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:
- SLD glass elements
- aspheric elements
Lens Hood
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