Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM is an Auto Focus (AF)
Standard Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Sony Alpha mount cameras.
Lenses in Sony Alpha Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Lens Mount
Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM is compatible with cameras that have Sony Alpha lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony Alpha lenses are Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II.
Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM is also available in Canon EF , Pentax KAF3, Sigma SA, Nikon F (FX) and Four Thirds mounts.
Focal Range
Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM 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 EX DG HSM 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 Sony Alpha mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization.
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Maximum Magnification Ratio
Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.14x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.45m. 0.14x means that the max magnification ratio is very low and not suitable even for modest close-up shots.
Aperture
Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM has a max aperture of F1.4 and a minimum aperture of F16.0.
Optical Formula
Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM's optical formula consists of 8 elements in 6 groups . Special elements used in this design is 1 Aspherical element.
Lens Hood
Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.
Body Colour
Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM is available in Black color.
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