Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DC HSM

The Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DC HSM captures a lot of light, but it doesn't offer the edge-to-edge sharpness of more recent Sigma lenses.

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Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DC HSM 1

Product details

  • Large Aperature, standard prime lens, has superior peripheral brightness and corrects the sagittal coma fare
  • Standard lens with large maximum aperture of F1.4.
  • Creates sharp images with high contrast and ensures superior peripheral brightness
  • Incorporates molded glass aspherical lens, perfectly correcting coma aberration and creating superior image quality.
  • Super multi-layer lens coating reduces flare and ghosting.

PROS

+ Wide aperture.
+ Excellent center sharpness.
+ Includes soft case and lens hood.
+ Internal focus motor.

CONS

- Weak edge performance, even when stopped down.
- No optical stabilization.
- Some barrel distortion.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on August 28, 2013
The Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DC HSM captures a lot of light, but it doesn't offer the edge-to-edge sharpness of more recent Sigma lenses.
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