Sigma 50mm f/1.4 Art lens, Nikon F

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 Art - Nikon F

The Sigma 50mm F1.4 ART is a standard lens of exceptional quality and high luminosity, designed with maximum image quality in mind. The lens SLD - and FLD -lens elements effectively eliminate axial and lateral chromatic aberration. HSM- focus motor makes focusing quiet, fast and accurate. The floating focus system enables superior optical quality at shorter shooting distances. The lens can be calibrated to suit your specific application using Sigma's Optimization Pro system (USB -doc available for purchase separately). Durable and metallic construction ensures comfort in use. The Sigma 50mm f/1.4 art is an excellent alternative to this classic 50mm focal length.

Main features

• High image quality combined with a rigid body
• F/1.4 aperture produces controlled images, with beautiful background blur
• Quiet and accurate HSM focusing motor
• High quality SLD glass
• Compatible with Sigma USB-doc

Technical specifications

• Structure: 13 elements in 8 groups, 3 SLD elements, 1 aspherical element
• Burning distance: 50 mm
• Angle of view: 46,8°
• Closest focusing distance: 40 cm
• Maximum magnification ratio: 1:5.6
• Filter thread: 77 mm
• Dimmer plates: 9
• Minimum aperture: f/16
• Dimensions: 85 x 100 mm
• Weight: 815 g

Eisa - Best Product DSLR LENS 2014-2015 "The Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM [A] takes the concept of good value for money to a whole new level. This luminous normal lens, with enough light for a full cell size, is a great piece of work overall. It's stiff, and its chunky focusing ring works smoothly. But best of all, its optical quality leaves almost all its rivals behind, regardless of their price tag. It's one of the sharpest lenses ever tested by EISA magazines. What's more, the Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM [A] has very low levels of chromatic aberration and vignetting, and no geometric distortion that can be detected by eye. Price is no barrier to purchasing this great lens, whether you're a professional or an active enthusiast." Dpreview Gold Award "The Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art is distinctly large, heavy and expensive for its type. However this is more than made up for by its fast silent autofocus, solid build quality, and absolutely outstanding optics. Overall it stakes a very serious claim to being the best autofocus 50mm prime on the market right now."