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Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras

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Focal Length Description 50 mm
Lens Type Standard
Compatible Mountings Canon EF
Camera Lens Description 50 month

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  • 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.
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compatible mountings
Canon EF
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50mm f/1.4 CR
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1.4 f stop
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L9) 50MM F1.4EX F/CAN HG HSM LENS

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50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM

The Perfect Standard Prime

Sigma''s 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM is high quality, professional optics and you’ll know it the minute you pick it up. In the past few years, camera manufacturers have overlooked the need for a reasonable fast prime lens that is compact enough for everyday use, yet provides the necessary image quality to meet the highest expectations. Now, with the advent of the APS-C cameras, the long popular 50mm focal length takes on double duty as a portrait length lens of approximately 75mm on most of the small chip cameras.

Dimensions (Diameter x Length): 84.5 x 68.2 mm/3.3 x 2.7 in

Weight: 505g / 17.8oz.

About Sigma

Since 1961, and with the recent introduction of Sigma Global Vision, we have worked toward one single, simple goal: To hold ourselves to the highest standard of design & manufacturing of imaging products. Photography is all we do. And it’s all we’ve done. So you can rest assured that it’s something we know extensively and care deeply about. You have a vision. We’ve made it our mission.

  • Fast, large aperture standard lens
  • Molded glass aspherical elements
  • Carrying case, lens hood, front & rear caps
  • Sony and Pentax mounts are discontinued

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4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5 out of 5
435 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the image quality, construction and performance of the lens. For example, they mention that it renders very crisp images, has good bokeh in foreground and background pictures, and that the performance is very predictable. They are also happy with the value, and sharpness. Opinions are mixed on focus and quality.

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123 customers mention102 positive21 negative

Customers like the image quality of the lens. They mention that it produces very crisp images, with good bokeh in the foreground. The lens is also a beautiful lens to look at, and is well-suited to portrait photography.

"...Pros:- Very, very sharp - even at f/1.4! Much more so than the Canon f/1.4...." Read more

"...The Sigma is superior in bokeh and saturation. I've taken some dreamy shots wide open that the equivalent Canon cannot match...." Read more

"...This is a well made, durable, large sized lens. It renders very good bokeh in foreground, or background pictures. I highly recommend this lens...." Read more

"...-It is extremely well-suited to portrait photography. Easily capable of intermediate to pro-level portraits in the right hands..." Read more

83 customers mention80 positive3 negative

Customers are satisfied with the construction of the lens. They mention that it has good balance, the lens hood is sturdy, and the build construction is on a pro level. They also say that it's the best quality lens they have for their camera at this price. Customers also appreciate the rubber focus ring and quiet auto-focus feature. Overall, they say the look and feel of the product is very premium.

"...For me, it was a relief to feel how heavy and robust it actually was...." Read more

"...The lens hood is sturdy, love that being included and not a separate purchase, and the lens cap is the Sigma center pinch design, you don't have to..." Read more

"...I'm happy with it, it's the best quality lens I have for my camera at this point, and produces a quality bokeh, which is difficult-to-impossible to..." Read more

"...-The look and feel are very premium..." Read more

58 customers mention48 positive10 negative

Customers like the performance of the camera lenses. For example, they say the performance is predictable, it has a fast autofocus, and it works well in low light. Some mention that it works better for their type of shooting. Overall, customers are satisfied with the performance and recommend the product to others.

"...I'll list this as a "maybe" con. Either way, it's still very, very fast.-[...]Yes, it cost me more than the entire camera package...." Read more

"...Focus:It's a fast prime, with the auto-focus there are rarely any errors. It focuses quickly and accurately...." Read more

"...One thing that I do love about my lens, is that it is fantastic in low-light situations...." Read more

"...This lens is really well engineered. It handles very well, with a nice and firm rubber focus wring and a decent and quiet auto-focus feature..." Read more

44 customers mention44 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the color of the lens. They mention that the color and contrast are as good or better than the Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L.2, the bokeh is gorgeous, and the vignetting is well controlled. The pictures look fantastic, and are sharp and true to life. The boken is smoother, and there is less chromatic aberration when shooting below f2 and almost not existent even in aperture wide open.

"...It's definitely sharper at anything above f/1.8.- Color rendition is spot-on. It doesn't lie to you...." Read more

"...It's aesthetically pleasing for sure.Build quality:Bottom line is most 50mm primes suck in build quality...." Read more

"...The finish is also nice and aesthetically pleasing and protecting the lens is a case which also comes in the package...." Read more

"...1.4, and the results show as well - much smoother bokeh, and less chromatic aberration when shooting below f2 in very bright conditions...." Read more

41 customers mention37 positive4 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the lens. They say it is a good prime lens that is worth the investment. Customers also say that it is worth getting, with great quality at a reasonable price.

"...Still the lens is worth getting, in my opinion. You really get what you pay for...." Read more

"...and decided this was the better performance lens and was worth the little extra premium...." Read more

"...In conclusion, it's worth the extra money when compared to the Canon 50 1.4. The most important thing is the final image anyway...." Read more

"...It is a great value when compared to it's competitors besides being a beautiful lens to look at with all that big glass......." Read more

35 customers mention35 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the sharpness of the lens. They mention that it is very sharp, has incredible sharpness, and contrast. The center of the image is exceptionally sharp at f/1.4 and f/2, and it has tack sharp bokeh. The lens is also able to create a razor-sharp depth of field.

"...Pros:- Very, very sharp - even at f/1.4! Much more so than the Canon f/1.4...." Read more

"...Although this lens is very, very sharp, it is not a match for the Canon "L" series 100mm Macro, 135mm or 200mm Series "L" glass...." Read more

"...What this in essence does is create a razor sharp depth of field...." Read more

"...It is sharp as a tack and is quickly becoming one of my favorites...." Read more

115 customers mention51 positive64 negative

Customers are mixed about the focus of the camera lens. Some mention that the focus is very consistent, with the autofocus there are rarely any errors, and the rack focus is deep. However, others say that there are focus issues and you'll have to calibrate the lens with your camera. They mention that it seems to be front focusing by at least 2 inches, and that the auto focus often has difficulty locking in at wider apertures.

"...No focus issues here.- Bokeh. This lens completely nukes anything that's more than a few inches out of the DoF at f/1.4...." Read more

"...It has 19 focusing points, and I could not get correct focus with any of my 14 lenses, including "L" lenses...." Read more

"...Focus:It's a fast prime, with the auto-focus there are rarely any errors. It focuses quickly and accurately...." Read more

"...-The autofocus often has difficulty "locking in" at wider apertures, and can often feel a tad sluggish, with moving subjects...." Read more

33 customers mention21 positive12 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the lens. Some mention that the quality is very good, with great bokeh at low F stops. They also appreciate the build quality and fairly low vignetting. However, other customers say that the AF is unusable, slow, and sometimes unreliable. They say this is due to poor quality control and that the lens is not a perfect lens.

"...Bokeh:Yes, it achieves incredible bokeh at f/1.4...." Read more

"...All in all, definitely a good walk-around prime lens...." Read more

"...It didn't just miss focus by a little bit either, it missed it so badly there was nothing I could do in Photoshop to even begin to correct for..." Read more

"...I must say, my copy's focus is dead on. Not only that, the bokeh is better than i expected...." Read more

Difficult to beat in the 50mm space under $300
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Difficult to beat in the 50mm space under $300
(Images taken on a Canon Rebel T7i, with no or minimal editing. The Rebel series are some of the "lowest end" bodies this lens should be used for, since the Rebel series does not have microfocus adjustment. ie: a "worst-case scenario".)First, let me preface by saying that if you do not yet own an F/1.4-1.8 50mm lens, this is a phenomenal choice. Many choose the 50mm as their first lens invenstment, and this will certainly give you a clear understanding of the difference between good glass, and mediocre glass. (Fair warning: Once you get a taste, there's absolutely no going back...) If you are a professional, or already have another 50mm, such as the popular Canon F/1.8, you would be much better served by the Sigma 50mm F1.4 *ART* version. The features, AF, and clarity on the Art version are well worth it for someone willing to invest, but the quality difference between other popular "fast" 50mm's and this lens isn't great enough, in my opinion, to justify owning both.The Good:-The copy I received is quite well-calibrated, as shown in the first image-The sharpness of images in proper focus is astounding for the price point-The Bokeh at wider apertures is absolutely phenomenal-It is extremely well-suited to portrait photography. Easily capable of intermediate to pro-level portraits in the right hands-The autofocus is fast enough for standard applications-The look and feel are very premium-There is very little vignetting, even compared to some higher end lensesThe Bad:-The chromatic abberation is noticable, especially evident in the calibration image. Lower quality, less-sharp lenses tend to hide it better, but the sharpness often makes it more apparent. Lenses of the same class appear to perform better in this area most of the time-The autofocus often has difficulty "locking in" at wider apertures, and can often feel a tad sluggish, with moving subjects. Naturally, this problem is less apparent at higher apertures.-The autofocus is also louder than expected when shooting video. At times, even appearing "rough",, or "jerky", with noises, to boot. I have heard some say that this problem goes away, with use, but time will tell-There is no way to calibrate the lens via software like you can with the Art version and a USB tether adapter. If your copy needs calibrating, and your camera body doesn't support AF microadjust, you may need to send it in for servicing. (luckily, this copy is just fine, but your mileage may vary, as the tolerances during manufacturing are extraordinarily tight, and even high-end lenses sometimes need an assist)Overall, the positives greatly outweigh the negatives for the majority of users, and I am quite satisfied with this lens, and I will definitely be purchasing the 17-35mm Art version, for wider angle shots, such as landscapes, or street photography. I would say it outperforms the vast majority of 50mm primes out there in most areas, and is a fantastic choice for the burgeoning freelancer looking to get serious, or advanced hobbyist looking for a worthy addition to their glass arsenal. As I mentioned earlier, if you're a professional, you really should opt for the Art version, as almost every negative mentioned has been addressed in that version (for a price).Happy shooting!
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Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2009
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5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly What I Wanted!
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2009
This lens, apart from the price, is exactly what I wanted! I could not be happier.

-This lens was paired with my Canon Rebel XTi/400D. As such, this review is based on my experience with the lens on the rebel. If you would like to see some of its capabilities you may visit my Flickr page: [...]

I'll start off with the pro/con itemization first:

Pros:

- Very, very sharp - even at f/1.4! Much more so than the Canon f/1.4. It's comparable to Canon's f/1.2 "L" series, and may be arguably sharper. It's definitely sharper at anything above f/1.8.

- Color rendition is spot-on. It doesn't lie to you. If it's a somewhat gloomy picture, ie, lots of gray, that's how it's going to come out. If you shoot in RAW (which you do if you are looking at this lens) you can always boost the color if you don't like it. Personally, I'd rather have accurate color than exaggerated color.

- It's HEAVY! Yes! That is a PRO in my book. Honestly, I don't understand why people list the weight as being a con! For me, it was a relief to feel how heavy and robust it actually was. Words cannot explain the feeling you get, if you're like me, when you first take it out of the box. Personally, I felt like I was holding a gold brick.

- The "HSM" works very well. AF is fast, accurate, and always spot on. The only time I've ever seen it "seeking" is either in very very low light or where I cannot keep the AF point on the subject (shaky hands), ie, one blade of grass, a stick, small leaf, etc.. That's user error. Maybe I got lucky, or maybe people just like to write bad reviews, I 'dunno! No focus issues here.

- Bokeh. This lens completely nukes anything that's more than a few inches out of the DoF at f/1.4. It's creamy, as others have said, and it's not distracting like some of Canon's stuff. Canon's 50mm f/1.8 creates harsh, blown out pentagons. Not pleasant.

- Accessories. If you're trying to decide between this Sigma and the equivalent Canon f/1.4, and the price is the deciding factor, forget it. You get a very nice, belt-looped case with ample padding and a place holder. You also get a "flower petal" style lens hood that would easily run you 50 bucks if you bought it from Canon. The accessories you get, along with nicer (in my opinion) pictures, cancel out the price difference.

Cons:

- Filters. Yes, yes, the filters are huge and pricey. It's not really a con so much as something you should "know about". A good M/C CPL is going to run you between 80 and 100 bucks. Can't stomach that? Buy a different lens. Simple as that.

- A tad slow? I've been testing it against the 18-55mm EF-S lens, the 'kit lens', and as far as I can tell, the kit lens is a little faster at f/5.6 and 50mm. Maybe it's just because the kit lens is so cheaply made it lets in more light through spaces and whatnot.

- (maybe) AF speed changes? If I put the lens cap on, the lens will sometimes move at a decent speed through the range and then go 2x faster back to infinity. I really don't know if this is normal or not, it may or may not be. I'll list this as a "maybe" con. Either way, it's still very, very fast.

-[...]Yes, it cost me more than the entire camera package. It is very expensive, it's also very much worth it. If you can't shell out the big money for this lens, get yourself a Canon f/1.8. It's worth a lot more than 80 bucks, but it's not as great as this Sigma.

In conclusion, I'd like to point out that if you do purchase this lens, and you do get a bad copy, you can/SHOULD send it to Sigma and have them recalibrate it. If you send it back to Amazon for another one, you're likely to have the same problem and it's also likely to take the same amount of time.

If the name alone is steering you away, don't let it! It's a great lens, honestly, truly.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Il cinquantino che sognavo!
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Arrivato in tempi record e ben confezionato, non ha deluso le aspettative. Messa a fuoco istantanea e sfuocato da paura. Ad 1.4 è parecchio difficile scattare perché bastano pochi millimetri di scostamento per andare fuori fuoco. Ci vuole un po' di pratica, da 2f in su diventa un gioco da ragazzi
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5.0 out of 5 stars Gran lente
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5.0 out of 5 stars A missed gem of a lens excellent on full frame and practical for portraiture on a crop sensor..
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 5, 2015
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Nico Moser
5.0 out of 5 stars In dieser Preisklasse ohne Konkurrenz
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