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Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras
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Brand | Sigma |
Focal Length Description | 50 mm |
Lens Type | Standard |
Compatible Mountings | Canon EF |
Camera Lens Description | 50 month |
About this item
- 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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Picture quality | 4.1 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.5 |
Auto focus | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.6 |
Sold By | Willoughby's Established 1898 | Amazon.com | 6ave | est est | Al's Variety | Yankee Helm Trading |
lens type | Standard | Macro | — | Standard | Telephoto | Wide Angle |
compatible mountings | Canon EF | Canon RF | Canon EF | Canon EF-S | Canon EF | Nikon F (DX) |
lens design | Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime | Zoom |
focus type | Ring-type ultrasonic | Auto Focus | Manual Focus, Auto Focus | Ultrasonic | Auto Focus | Auto Focus |
minimum focal length | 50 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 30 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 10 millimeters |
max focal length | 50 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 30 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 20 millimeters |
fixed focal length | 50 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 30 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 20 millimeters |
model name | 310101 | CNRF50F18STM | — | 301101 | 50mm f/1.4 CR | 201306 |
max aperture | — | 50 millimeters | 1.4 f stop | 1.4 millimeters | 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
Product information
Product Dimensions | 2.68 x 3.35 x 3.35 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.11 pounds |
ASIN | B0018ZDGAC |
Item model number | 310101 |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #1,696 in SLR Camera Lenses |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | May 5, 2008 |
Manufacturer | Sigma Corporation of America |
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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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-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.
-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.
I don't doubt that issues exist. I use a camera all the time and get paid for it, been using them for 40 years. When I bought my Canon EOS 7D body, I thought it was a horrid decision, and I was ready to dump the piece of c&*p. Turns out part the problem was basically the factory settings. It has 19 focusing points, and I could not get correct focus with any of my 14 lenses, including "L" lenses. Without breaking some egos here, remembering my physics education that you cannot possibly focus on 19 points at the same time, I selected the center as the only point, and turned off focus hunting with one-shot AF. I haven't had a focus issue since. Yes as long as there is not much angle change when reframing the shot, it holds focus well.
The good part is, if I had believed all the negativity, I would not own this superior lens. I'm a "Prime" lens lover, my style doesn't call for zooming. Can't get the amount of light and bokeh with zoom's, and love the drama in my shots. It isolates the subject, and gives a 3D feel. I hate busy backgrounds, as they detract from the shot.
I do own the Canon 50mm f1.4 lens, and will be selling shortly (there is a noticeably visible difference from the Sigma). The Sigma is superior in bokeh and saturation. I've taken some dreamy shots wide open that the equivalent Canon cannot match. 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. The latter lenses are even creamier on the bokeh wide open and dead sharp wide open.
To make a long story short, in my opinion is the best 50mm option for Canon Cameras. I will not be buying the Canon f1.2 version, as there is no advantage to me paying at least one grand more for gaining 1/3 of a stop of light. I found what I was looking for, and thought it was a worthwhile purchase.
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 remove the hood to take off the cap. This is my second Sigma purchase, and I study carefully before buying. This is one big, impressively built lens, not a wimpy one.
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Reviewed in Italy on March 8, 2016
1. Eindruck
Der 1. Eindruck hat beim Auspacken des SIGMA-Objektivs komplett gestimmt. Eingepackt in eine (für den Preis) sehr wertige Objektivtasche ist das Produkt beim Transport bestens gegen Stöße geschützt. Weiterhin liegt eine Bedienungsanleitung in 13 verschiedenen Sprachen bei (auch deutsch), sowie ein Aufkleber für die einjährige Garantie. Ebenfalls im Lieferumfang ist eine passende Gegenlichtblende. Damit kann also sofort losgelegt werden.
Der Praxiseinsatz
Die Festbrennweite liegt besonders gut in der Hand, da sie im Gegensatz zu vergleichbaren Produkten in dieser Preisklasse mit einem Filterdurchmesser von 77mm perfekt für eine größere Spiegelreflexkamera (in diesem Fall eine 5D Mark II von Canon) geeignet ist. Am Objektiv selbst kann man den Fokus von A(utomatisch) auf M(anuell) umstellen. Der Schalter hierfür macht einen recht ordentlichen Eindruck, könnte aber doch noch einen Tick besser verarbeitet sein. Der Fokus reagierte in den bisherigen Tests absolut schnell und zuverlässig. Im Vergleich zu anderen Objektiven eventuell minimal langsamer, doch auch hier sind keine nennenswerten Abweichungen aufgefallen. Die Naheinstellgrenze von 45cm ist zudem absolut in Ordnung. Negativ aufgefallen ist hier allerdings, dass der Fokussierabstand in manchen Situationen variiert und an der Kamera nachgestellt werden muss. Gerade wenn man offenblendig Objekte mit größere Entfernung ablichtet ist dies aufgetreten. Gewöhnungsbedürftig ist auch der etwas schwer einzustellende Fokusring (interssant für den Betrieb im Filmbereich). Dieser lässt sich im Vergleich zu anderen Objektiven nur mit etwas mehr Kraftaufkommen verstellen. Andererseits sind dadurch langsamere Schärfeverlagerungen möglich.
Mit einer Brennweite von 50mm ist dieses Objektiv für Vollformatkameras als Normalbrennweite flexibel für viele Anwendungen einsetzbar. Mit einer maximalen Blendenöffnung von f1.4 ist es zudem für Lowlight-Situationen bestens geeignet. Die Schärfe bei geöffneter Blende ist vollkommen in Ordnung, wenn nicht sogar sehr gut. Ab einer Blende von 2.0 kann das Objektiv im Hinblick auf die Schärfe noch einmal richtig punkten. Doch ist es nicht nur die Schärfeleistung die beeindruckt, sondern auch das Bokeh. Diese zeichnet sich durch eine sehr weiche Optik SIGMA-tyisch aus und ist damit perfekt für Fashion Shootings oder Portraits geeignet.
Fazit
Das SIGMA 50mm 1.4 EX DG HSM für Canon überzeugt auf ganzer Linie. Besonders überzeugt das Objektiv in der mittleren Preisklasse (ca. 460€) durch seine Optik und das mitgelieferte Zubehör. Die einjährige Garantie kann kostenlos sogar auf 3 Jahre verlängert werden.