Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens Review

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Sample Photos

Sharpness in the centre of the frame is outstanding at f/1.4 and out of focus areas are rendered buttery-smooth | 1/80 sec | f/1.4 | 50.0 mm | ISO 1600

Sharpness in the centre of the frame is outstanding at f/1.4 and out of focus areas are rendered buttery-smooth | 1/80 sec | f/1.4 | 50.0 mm | ISO 1600
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Stopped down, sharpness is outstanding across the frame. | 1/50 sec | f/5.6 | 50.0 mm | ISO 125

Stopped down, sharpness is outstanding across the frame. | 1/50 sec | f/5.6 | 50.0 mm | ISO 125
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Closest focus is 40cm, which is fairly typical for a lens of this focal length and aperture | 1/4000 sec | f/1.4 | 50.0 mm | ISO 100

Closest focus is 40cm, which is fairly typical for a lens of this focal length and aperture | 1/4000 sec | f/1.4 | 50.0 mm | ISO 100
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Contrast is retained well shooting into the light and the lens is very resistant to flare | 1/1250 sec | f/1.4 | 50.0 mm | ISO 100

Contrast is retained well shooting into the light and the lens is very resistant to flare | 1/1250 sec | f/1.4 | 50.0 mm | ISO 100
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1/250 sec | f/8.0 | 50.0 mm | ISO 100

1/250 sec | f/8.0 | 50.0 mm | ISO 100
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1/5000 sec | f/1.4 | 50.0 mm | ISO 100

1/5000 sec | f/1.4 | 50.0 mm | ISO 100
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1/500 sec | f/2.0 | 50.0 mm | ISO 100

1/500 sec | f/2.0 | 50.0 mm | ISO 100
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1/400 sec | f/6.3 | 50.0 mm | ISO 100

1/400 sec | f/6.3 | 50.0 mm | ISO 100
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Value For Money

On paper, seeing this lens simply as another 50mm f/1.4 lens, the £850 asking price does seem a little steep. With the performance this lens delivers taken into account it makes much more sense, representing very good value for money. For example, comparisons may be made between this lens and similar optics, like Canon's 50mm f/1.2L, which costs around £1245, and Nikon's 58mm f/1.4G, which costs around £1450.

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