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Features
- 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.
Description
L9) 50MM F1.4EX F/CAN HG HSM LENS
Brand: Sigma
Focal Length Description: 50 mm
Lens Type: Standard
Compatible Mountings: Canon EF
Camera Lens Description: 50 month
Focal Length Description: 50 mm
Lens: Standard
Compatible Camera Mount: Canon EF
Maximum Focal Length: 50 Millimeters
Minimum Focal Length: 50 Millimeters
Lens Design: Prime
Focus Type: Ring-type ultrasonic
Lens Fixed Focal Length: 50 Millimeters
Lens Coating Description: Super multi-layer lens coating
Zoom Ratio: 1x
Image stabilization: Digital
Real Angle Of View: 46.8
Minimum Aperture: 16
Number of Diaphragm Blades: 9
Compatible Camera Models: Canon EOS [series and models using EF mount]
Photo Filter Size: 77 Millimeters
Lens Mount: Canon EF
Brand: Sigma
Camera Lens: 50 month
Model Name: hsm
UPC: 085126310547
Manufacturer Part Number: 310101
Global Trade Identification Number: 47
Model Number: 310101
Item Weight: 505 Grams
Manufacturer: Sigma Corporation of America
Exposure Control Type: Automatic
Water Resistance Level: Not Water Resistant
Media Type: ProductImage
Color: black
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Despite all I've heard about the focusing issues with this Sigma 50mm f1.4 lens, my copy works perfectly. 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 the United States on April 4, 2013 by Sandia Keith
This lens, apart from the price, is exactly what I wanted! I could not be happier. -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.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2009 Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2009 by Kimo
(Images taken on a Canon Rebel T7i, with no or minimal editing. The Rebel series are some of the "lowest end" bodies this lens should be used for, since the Rebel series does not have microfocus adjustment. ie: a "worst-case scenario".) First, let me preface by saying that if you do not yet own an F/1.4-1.8 50mm lens, this is a phenomenal choice. Many choose the 50mm as their first lens invenstment, and this will certainly give you a clear understanding of the difference between good glass, and mediocre glass. (Fair warning: Once you get a taste, there's absolutely no going back...) If you are a professional, or already have another 50mm, such as the popular Canon F/1.8, you would be much better served by the Sigma 50mm F1.4 *ART* version. The features, AF, and clarity on the Art version are well worth it for someone willing to invest, but the quality difference between other popular "fast" 50mm's and this lens isn't great enough, in my opinion, to justify owning both. The Good: -The copy I received is quite well-calibrated, as shown in the first image -The sharpness of images in proper focus is astounding for the price point -The Bokeh at wider apertures is absolutely phenomenal -It is extremely well-suited to portrait photography. Easily capable of intermediate to pro-level portraits in the right hands -The autofocus is fast enough for standard applications -The look and feel are very premium -There is very little vignetting, even compared to some higher end lenses The Bad: -The chromatic abberation is noticable, especially evident in the calibration image. Lower quality, less-sharp lenses tend to hide it better, but the sharpness often makes it more apparent. Lenses of the same class appear to perform better in this area most of the time -The autofocus often has difficulty "locking in" at wider apertures, and can often feel a tad sluggish, with moving subjects. Naturally, this problem is less apparent at higher apertures. -The autofocus is also louder than expected when shooting video. At times, even appearing "rough",, or "jerky", with noises, to boot. I have heard some say that this problem goes away, with use, but time will tell -There is no way to calibrate the lens via software like you can with the Art version and a USB tether adapter. If your copy needs calibrating, and your camera body doesn't support AF microadjust, you may need to send it in for servicing. (luckily, this copy is just fine, but your mileage may vary, as the tolerances during manufacturing are extraordinarily tight, and even high-end lenses sometimes need an assist) Overall, the positives greatly outweigh the negatives for the majority of users, and I am quite satisfied with this lens, and I will definitely be purchasing the 17-35mm Art version, for wider angle shots, such as landscapes, or street photography. I would say it outperforms the vast majority of 50mm primes out there in most areas, and is a fantastic choice for the burgeoning freelancer looking to get serious, or advanced hobbyist looking for a worthy addition to their glass arsenal. As I mentioned earlier, if you're a professional, you really should opt for the Art version, as almost every negative mentioned has been addressed in that version (for a price). Happy shooting!
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Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2021 Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2021 by Kinder
First off, let me state that a five star or a one star rating is not quite accurate since I have't had a chance or chances to use this extensively, and I hate it when someone else rates something sometimes after not even using it at all, but brags about how it arrived in one piece, or quickly, or whatever. I myself am not rating the Post Office, UPS, or Fed Ex (although I love them all) and could care less about such things. I want to know about the PRODUCT. So, my admittedly limited experience with this lens says this: the construction is impressive, whatever it's made of. This thing is solid and feels professional. No, it nor anything current can quite compare with film era Canon, Nikon, or Hasselblad lenses, but that said, I have at least three current Canon L lenses with which to compare modern construction, and this lens seems to hold up well to them, minus the weatherproofing. I haven't weighed the thing on a scale yet, but it seems to be about as heavy as my Canon 24-105 lens, and that lens is fairly heavy. Optically, I don't have a good overall appraisal yet, and I'm aware of the alleged focusing issues, etc. Some of the focusing issues I think I can understand, as I maybe have experienced the same. But I'm also aware that anyone who buys a 1.4 or larger aperture lens is probably going to think they have focusing issues whether or not it is actually true. The depth of field wide open is simply shallow. So didn't we buy these because we wanted to use them wide open and therefore have extremely shallow depth of field? I did. So as Tom Hanks said to his son in "Sleepless in Seattle" about the first lady he was dating after moving there, I'm willing to spend considerable more time using this lens in many varied conditions before pronouncing final judgment. Well, that's not exactly what he said, and what he said was about the lady, but I hope you get the message. All I can say right now is that I love the big glass of the front element, and this thing looks and feels just great on my 5D II. So far, if I'm careful and consider (not to be confused with considerate) I have had great results with this lens. If one wants to simply point and shoot without such consideration, I would suggest a given camera manufacturer's primary 1.8 (yes, 1.8) lens. These are not only bargains but also almost optically perfect. They just don't have the charisma, chutzpa, or whatever it is of big glass, nor any of the hassles. Bottom line: Would I buy this lens again. Yep. Or maybe a Canon 50 mm 1.2? No, not anytime soon.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2014 by Daniel P. Spivey
I have somehow managed to talk myself into trying this lens several times over the years. I keep reading how the "sigmalux" rivals L lenses and is one of the best 50mm lenses on the market for Canon/Nikon bodies. I've bought two different copies of the Nikon version (when I was using a d700), a Canon version (with the velvet finish) on my 5DMarkII and now the new smooth plastic finish on my 5DMarkIII. After careful consideration, I've come to the sober conclusion that this lens is a complete piece of junk. Every single lens - EVERY SINGLE ONE, has suffered from some form of AF misfocus. Typically, one will adjust the poor focus with a close subject only to discover that the lens is now out of focus for distant subjects. This particular lens was >+20. In other words, the lens was still far out of focus, despite a +20 focal adjustment on my camera body. For comparison, my Canon 1.4 50mm is +3. Based on the images I got at +20, this lens *may* finally get into focus at somewhere around +40, if such a thing existed. Absolutely unforgivable. This is even more unforgivable given the fact that every single Sigma 50mm prime I've used has been wildly out of tune. Not only that - the Sigmas that I've managed to get in tune, in the past, will still randomly shoot out of focus shots. This has nothing to do with technique - I've been shooting 1.4 primes on full frame for 5 years now. I've seen what true full frame excellence looks like (ie 35L) and everything in between. Positives? Good color and pleasant bokeh. Build is fine - this lens balances nicely on the 5d3 and is a nice chunk of glass. The smooth plastic is a big improvement over the old velvet finish. The lens cap is cheap. Made in Japan, though the QC would make you think otherwise. Seriously - don't bother with this. It's the same story - I've yet to run across one of these holy grail Sigma primes that actually work and I've officially given up. I will continue to use the 50 1.4 until I can swing a 50L. The Canon 1.4 is not a perfect lens - the color and bokeh are good, but not L class. That said, it's reasonably sharp and reliable. Conclusion: the most ridiculously unreliable lens I've ever used in my life. Do not buy.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2012 by rbtk
There are already so many reviews about this lens, and the technical deets about the lens itself. I'll stick to the main draws. Bokeh: Yes, it achieves incredible bokeh at f/1.4. The DOF is very shallow at that f-stop, and you can get that buttery-smooth bokeh you desire. In addish, it has a more "rounded" out-of-focus detail than its competitors. It's aesthetically pleasing for sure. Build quality: Bottom line is most 50mm primes suck in build quality. They look like something that only an amateur would use. This lens is well built, durable, and hefty. The 77mm glass is oversized, that is a benefit as most aberrations occur at the outer part of the aspherical glass lens, this one eliminates those aberrations by being oversized. Focus: It's a fast prime, with the auto-focus there are rarely any errors. It focuses quickly and accurately. That aspherical lens: 77mm is large for a 50mm f/1.4, as such you get to purchase a rather large and heavy duty 77mm filter for it, it's hefty, durable, and adds a great deal to that new 50mm f/1.4 lens. How I'm using it: This lens is a lens suitable for both a Full-frame camera, and a crop sensor camera. I'm using it on a crop sensor camera, 1.6 to be exact. That renders this lens as a 80mm lens. I considered getting an 85mm as they seem to be all the rage at this point, but that's for a full-frame, 80mm seems to be the best alternative for a crop sensor right now. 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 add into photos. Complaints by the haters: -- Well, one of which is that this lens is expensive for a f/1.4. Ok, that is true; but it's well made, durable, and is impressive in size for sure. -- It's not as sharp as [insert lens here]. Well I can sharpen photos in Aperture and Color Efex to the point to where the photo looks like a cartoon, even with a "kit lens". Unfortunately sharpness is somewhat of an argument of years gone by. In the film SLR days sharpness was a huge deal, but today most if not all of that can be corrected/applied by post processing software. On the flip-side -- right now, it's difficult if not impossible to add in that buttery bokeh. I'm sure in time software will fix that as well in the future, but as of right now, it's not possible. Overall: This is a well made, durable, large sized lens. It renders very good bokeh in foreground, or background pictures. I highly recommend this lens. GET IT!
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Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2014 by Chris
Prior to ordering this lens, I probably spent more time reading owner reviews than I have for any other lens I own. At the time of my order, I think Amazon listed some 85 customer reviews of this lens. It was hard to arrive at a conclusion. Image quality was generally not a point to be disputed. In fact the majority of owners had nothing but good to say about this lens. But, some complained of issues related to a failure to auto-focus when shooting at or near wide open aperture settings especially shooting close-ups in subdued light. I wondered why so many were pleased while others had focus problems. And, while what I have to say should not be construed to be conclusive (perhaps there are some bad copies that slipped through the QC department at Sigma)I wanted to share with others my experience with this lens and what I did to fix my focus problem. Obviously, I purchased one..... A lens like this is generally purchased with one or both of the following in mind. Either for portrait work or for low light shots. Therefore, it is near essential that the auto-focus be spot on. No auto-focus lens is perfect in that it is impossible to be on the dot 100% of the time, but if the majority of your shots are not keepers, there is a problem to be reckoned with. You could rely on manual focus (I do sometimes where a shot is critical, I won't trust auto-focus alone)but you paid for auto-focus and you obviously laid out the cash for a reason. When my lens arrived, I went to work shooting test shots to see how auto-focus worked at these wide open settings. Sure enough, many shots were blurred. I tried manual focus, no problem, most of the shots were sharp. I sat down and thought about it for a while and it occurred to me that the camera was set to use multiple point auto-focus. I thought some more and realized that I had not really paid attention to what point/points were locking in. I reset the camera to a single (the center) focus point. At wide open (f/1.4) I shot close-ups of my wife (close enough that her face filled the frame) placing the single center point on her forehead. Wahlah.......perfect focus. Multiple test shots produced like results. I am wondering if others have made the same oversight as I did. With focus being so critical at these settings and distances, it is imperative that as much margin for error as possible be removed. I knew that when shooting with apertures wider that f/2.8, a single focus point should be used. I am wondering if others may have made this same oversight??? I can't recall reading any remarks concerning this. In any event, if you have a Sigma 50mm f/1.4 and you have had focus problems, give it a try if you haven't tried it already. I must say that I am pleased with this lens now that I have resolved the focus problem. It is sharp as a tack and is quickly becoming one of my favorites. It is a great value when compared to it's competitors besides being a beautiful lens to look at with all that big glass.......
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Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2011 Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2011 by Danny
Many good reviews have been written about this lens, so I won't bore you with technical details, chromatic aberration and such. 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 (not as slow as Tamron lenses, but not as fast as most Canons). With f/1.4, it is very fast and it really shines in the next stops at 2 and 2.8. You get very crisp images and you can use the manual focus at any time, allowing you to change depth as you like without having to switch from autofocus to manual (of course, you can also switch to entirely manual if you want). I very much like the size and weight of this lens. With ca. 500 g, it is quite a bit heavier than its f/1.4 USM Canon brother, which weighs ca. 300 g. But I always thought that the Canon 1.4 felt a bit flimsy and unbalanced, while the size and weight of the Sigma 1.4 feel just right. Subjective preferences aside, I also get better, sharper images from this one compared to the 1.4. Canon lens. The Canon lens produces pretty soft images, and lower-light images also tend to have a yellow tint unless you go up high in the ISO. The Sigma lens shows less of that issue. Some reviewers have mentioned that the autofocus is not very consistent. I have not had that problem, so this might just be an issue of what copy you get. All in all, definitely a good walk-around prime lens. And the final plus: Because it is a bit of an older lens (the new ART line has replaced it), you can get it for about $300 as a "used" lens, which in my case actually meant, it was new but in an open box. Fantastic deal!
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Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2016 by Photoguy