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Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM A F(FX) Mount Review

Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM A

Main Features

  • 50mm Focal Range
  • F1.4 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 77mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Nikon F (FX) Mount
  • Weight: 815g / 1.79 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 85mm x 100mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.4m
  • Max Magnification: 0.18x
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Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM A Overview


Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM A is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Standard Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with F(FX) Mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM A lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM A is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeFair
SportsAverage
PortraitExcellent
TravelGood
StreetVery Good
WeddingExcellent
Walk AroundGood
VloggingGood
LandscapeGood
MacroPoor

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Reasons to Buy Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM A Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM A lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Autofocus
Distance Scale
DoF(Depth of Field) Scale
Full-time Manual Focusing
Very Fast Aperture
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh
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CONs

We couldn't find any significant Cons for the Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM A



Lens Mount

Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM A is compatible with cameras that have a 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.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM A has a maximum diameter of 85mm and total length of 100mm. It weighs 815g / 28.7 oz.

Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM A has a filter thread of 77mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM A:

  • 77mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 77mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 77mm Clear Protection Lens Filters




Focal Range

Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM A has a fixed focal length 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.

Below are the 3 Standard Prime type Nikon F mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:

  • Tamron 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD: 0.3x - (Compare)
  • Nikon 35mm f1.8G: 0.16x - (Compare)
  • Nikon 50mm f1.4G: 0.15x - (Compare)

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

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Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM A Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Sigma
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Standard Prime
Lens Mount Nikon F (FX)
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 50mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Unknown
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F1.4
Min Aperture F16.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics
Optical Elements 13
Optical Groups 8
Special Elements SLD glass elements, aspheric elements

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.4m
Max Magnification 0.18X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Ring-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 815g
Diameter 85mm
Length 100mm
Weather Sealing Unknown
Filter Thread 77mm
Filter Notes -
Tripod Collar No
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