Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens Review
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Verdict
Overall, with this lens Sigma have created a lens which performs well in terms of sharpness and other optical attributes, for a fairly reasonable price. This combination of price versus performance will almost certainly win many fans for this lens, even despite its large size and weight for a 50mm optic. | ||
The Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art is a lens that delivers outstanding performance at a reasonable price. |
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Pros
Outstanding sharpness in the centre at f/1.4Outstanding sharpness across the frame when stopped down
Good build quality
Virtually no CA or distortion
Fast, silent focusing
Reasonably priced when compared to similar alternatives
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Cons
Quite large and heavy for a 50mm f/1.4No weather sealing
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With thanks to HarrisonCameras for providing the Canon EOS 5D Mark III.
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