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Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM Sony Alpha Review

Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM

Main Features

  • 50mm Focal Range
  • F1.4 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 77mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Sony Alpha 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 and it is designed to be used with Sony Alpha mount cameras.

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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.

Popular Comparisons of Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM

Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM amongst Camera Decision readers.

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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

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Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Sigma
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Standard Prime
Lens Mount Sony Alpha
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
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