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June 2014
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37 Reviews
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Users
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52 Reviews
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The editors liked
Stylish casing of good quality
Sensational image quality in the frame centre
Very good image quality on the edge of the frame
Slight longitudinal chromatic aberration
Excellent correction of lateral chromatic aberration
Lowest distortion level in thi
The Sigma 50mm f1.4 lens is a well-designed lens that performs very well for its price
Extremely sharp. Minimal distortion. 15.7-inch close focus. Available for several camera systems.
Stunning image quality - super sharp
Minimal CA and practically no distortion
Impressive flare resistance
Generally attractive rendition of out-of-focus backgrounds
Fast
Silent
And accurate autofocus
Excellent build quality
Conclusion -
The editors didn't like
Problems with autofocus when the lens is attached to the Canon 1 Ds MkIII
Coma level in the corners of full frame could have been lower.
It would be nice if it had image stabilization
Big. Depth of field scale isn't that useful. No optical stabilization. A little pricey
Published: 2013-07-09, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
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Photographers looking for a fast 50mm lens that combines durability with excellent image quality will find Sigma's 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens should meet their expectations. Built to last and designed to deliver sharp, punchy photographs, it will suit bot...
If you own a 35mm format SLR, either film or digital, Sigma's 50mm f1.4 has to be worth considering. At one time no 35mm SLR outfit was complete without a 50mm lens and for many good reasons. While the focal length is now covered by any standard zoom, in ...
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Published: 2014-04-11, Author: Lori , review by: cnet.com.au
The Sigma 50mm f1.4 lens is a well-designed lens that performs very well for its price
It would be nice if it had image stabilization
While it's not cheap, the Sigma 50mm f1.4 lens provides great value for the money....
With a street price of around £850, the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM | A isnt cheap, with most comparable lenses costing around £500. However, the reason for the extra cost is quite clear this lens is a unique design that breaks away from the traditional conf...
If you are looking for a premium block or prime 50mm F1.4 lens for your Cannon EOS or Nikon Then Sigma 50mm F1.4 is the best Prime lens you could buy. You get additional carrying case too which is a brilliant carrying case if you are using a non-DSLR bag...
Of course, if you have a good full frame camera. This is too expensive to be recommended for those who are not serious photographers. But indulge yourself if you have the money. There is nothing to lose from owning a powerful lens like this...
Published: 2014-06-10, Author: Arthur , review by: Lesnumeriques.com
Qualité de construction, Design et discrétion, Motorisation HSM, Ouverture f/1,4, Bague de mise au point, Qualité optique globale, Piqué de f/2 à f/11
Encombrement et poids, Pas de stabilisation optique, Manque d'homogénéité du piqué à f/1,4, Vignettage visible jusqu'à f/2,8
Sigma signe de nouveau un très bon objectif qui s'approche de la perfection. Sans pour autant égaler le Zeiss Otus, surtout aux plus grandes ouvertures, ce nouveau 50 mm délivre une qualité d'image remarquable et une belle polyvalence grâce à son ouvertur...
