Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM A lens

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Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM A
MSRP
$950 / £850 / €1000 USD

The Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens is a professional-level fixed focal length camera lens made by Sigma Corporation.[1] It was announced at CES in January 2014 and immediately became highly anticipated amid reports that Sigma was not aiming to compete against Canon or Nikon's 50mm prime lenses but rather the newly released Zeiss Otus 55/1.4, a lens costing US$4,000.[2] Retail prices for the Sigma 50mm lens had not yet been announced, but it was initially expected that it would sell for around US$1,350.[3] However, when official pricing was announced on April 11, 2014, the retail price was even lower: US$950.[4]

Reviews of the lens have been largely very positive,and there are expectations that it is significantly

diffraction effects become more prominent.[6]

Reviews have reported that the lens is sharper and has smoother bokeh than the Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM lens.[7]

References

  1. ^ "50mm F1.4 DG HSM A". Sigma Photo. Retrieved 11 June 2014.
  2. ^ "Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM "A" (Tested)". SLR Gear. Retrieved 11 June 2014.
  3. ^ DL, Cade. "Australian Website Lists Price of Sigma's 50mm f/1.4 Otus Competitor at $1,350". Petapixel. Retrieved 11 June 2014.
  4. ^ "Sigma Shocks Us with New 50mm f/1.4 Priced Far Below Expectations". F-stoppers. Retrieved 11 June 2014.
  5. ^ Kevin, Carter. "Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM A Canon lens review: Art for Art's sake?". DxO Mark. Retrieved 11 June 2014.
  6. ^ Wolstenholme, Gary. "Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens Review". EPhotozine. Magezine Publishing. Retrieved 12 June 2014.
  7. ^ Will, Chao. "Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM A vs. Canon 50mm F1.2L". Will Chao Photography. Retrieved 1 June 2015.