Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM A Lens Review and Specs

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

Main Features

50mm Focal Range

F1.4 Max Aperture

Filter Thread: 77mm

Max Format: 35mm FF

Nikon F (FX) Mount

Weight: 815g.

Diameter: 85mm

Length: 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 an Auto Focus (AF) Standard Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage. When mounted on a 35mm FF sensor camera, it will give you an FF equivalent focal range of 50mm. Providing a max aperture of f1.4 at 50mm, this lens is very fast.
Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM A is not a weather sealed lens, so you have to be extra careful against rain and dust.

Pros and Cons of Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM A

PROs

Built-in Autofocus

Full-time Manual Focusing

Very Fast Aperture

Covers Full-Frame Sensor

CONs

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

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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