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

Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM Four Thirds Review

Main Features

50mm Focal Range

F1.4 Max Aperture

Filter Thread: 77mm

Max Format: 35mm FF

Four Thirds Mount

Weight: 505g.

Diameter: 85mm

Length: 68mm

Min Focus Distance:0.45m

Max Magnification:0.14x

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Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM Overview

Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM 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 EX DG HSM 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 EX DG HSM

PROs

Built-in Autofocus

Hood supplied

Full-time Manual Focusing

Very Fast Aperture

Covers Full-Frame Sensor

CONs

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

Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM Detailed Specifications

General
Brand	Sigma
Lens Type	Prime
Lens Type	Standard Prime
Lens Mount	Four Thirds
Max_Format	35mm FF
Focal Range	50mm
Image Stabilization	No
Colour	Black
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	8
Optical Groups	6
Special Elements	1 Aspherical element

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance	0.45m
Max Magnification	0.14X
Autofocus	Yes
AF Motor Type	Ring-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual	Yes
Focus Method	Unit
Distance Scale	Yes
DoF Scale	Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight	505g
Diameter	85mm
Length	68mm
Materials	Plastic barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing	Unknown
Filter Thread	77mm
Filter Notes	Does not rotate on focus
Hood Supplied	Yes
Tripod Collar	No

Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM Alternatives in Four Thirds Mount

Model		Focal Length	Max Aperture	Weight	Focusing
	Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 50mm f2.0 Macro	50mm	F2.0	300gr	AF
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