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Sigma 50mm f1.4 DG HSM Art Lens for L Mount Introducing the new benchmark large-aperture standard lens - In 2008, Sigma released a large diameter standard lens designed for digital SLRs, 'SIGMA 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM'. At that time, products for film cameras were prevalent, yet we spent enormous effort... read more

Sigma 50mm f1.4 DG HSM Art Lens for L Mount 

Introducing the new benchmark large-aperture standard lens - In 2008, Sigma released a large diameter standard lens designed for digital SLRs, 'SIGMA 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM'. At that time, products for film cameras were prevalent, yet we spent enormous effort to set a new benchmark for the 50mm lens that optimizes the characteristics of digital cameras, such as compensating peripheral brightness, controlling the point images in the corners, and improving the image drawing, not only around the focusing point, but also other areas in the image.

In recent years, as the DSLR evolves, development of image sensors for higher pixel size has created the photographers' desire for the lenses with superior performance. In 2012, Sigma has announced the 'Art' line that achieves unsurpassed expressive performance to fulfil the higher requirement of photographers. The first lens from the 'Art' line 'SIGMA 35mm F1.4 DG HSM A012' sought for uncompromising performance, and it resulted in great reviews as well as a lot of awards from all over the world. Based on the accumulated wisdom and know-how to establish the standard for our 'Art' line series, we are proud to announce the development of the new high performance standard lens with a large diameter for this new era of superb image quality.

Art line delivers high-level artistic expression - SIGMA is organizing all its interchangeable lenses into three product lines; Contemporary, Art, and Sports, where each line has a distinctive concept. Designed with a focus on sophisticated optical performance and abundant expressive power, our Art line delivers high-level artistic expression. With the astonishing rendering performance that meets the high standard, along with landscapes, portraits still-life, close-up, and casual snaps, they are perfect for the kind of photography that unleashes the inner artist. Ideal for studio photography, they offer just as much expressive scope when capturing architecture and starry skies and many other scenes.

Astonishing rendering performance - Utilizing know-how and the latest design technology accumulated through the past developments, it corrects the aberration thoroughly and achieves high resolution and astonishing rendering performance even near the edge of the image.

Achieving both high resolution and beautiful bokeh - While pursuing a high level of resolution on the focused point, bokeh in front and behind the point of focus is carefully maintained to have soft rendering. Aberrations including sagittal coma flare and colour distortion that affect the image quality are thoroughly corrected. From open aperture, high-definition rendering without blur is achieved. Moreover, by ensuring vignetting at the minimum and preventing colour blur around the front and back of the focus point, it also achieves natural bokeh.

Excellent correction of sagittal coma flare - It is ideal for a wide aperture standard lens to have a high rendering performance from open aperture throughout the entire image. For instance, the molded glass aspherical lens elements provide excellent correction to sagittal coma flare. It is perfect for astronomical photography and shooting of illumination because of the reduced blur on the point light sources near the edge of the image. It also creates an attractive bokeh in portraits and indoor shooting.  

Correction of axial chromatic aberration - For axial chromatic aberration that is hard to correct even during the image processing, SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements are incorporated, ensuring high image quality throughout the entire focusing range. The lens achieves sharp and high contrast image rendering.

Minimized distortion - It is not possible to compensate for distortion just by changing the aperture values. Thus, the lens development stage was vital in ensuring minimized distortion. The 'SIGMA 50mm F1.4 DG HSM' has positioned each glass element to optimize the power layout at respective positions, and succeeded in minimizing distortion. 

Rich peripheral brightness - It secures very rich brightness in the peripheral areas, which can be a common problem for a lens with a large diameter. By positioning wide elements in the front group, it has improved the efficiency at large apertures. Since it is capable of minimizing vignetting, very clear depiction across the image is ensured. 

Designed to minimize flare and ghosting - Flare and ghosting were thoroughly measured and monitored from the lens development stage to establish an optical design which is resistant to strong incidental light such as backlight. The Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting and provides sharp and high contrast images even in backlit conditions.

Minimum focusing distance of 40cm - The lens incorporates a floating system that adjusts the distance between lens groups while focusing, thereby reducing the amount of lens movement required. This achieves a minimum focusing distance of 40cm and maximum magnification ratio of 1:5.6. As there is less variation in aberration at different shooting distances, the lens delivers high rendering performance throughout the entire focusing range.

Hyper Sonic Motor ensures High AF Speed - The HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) ensures a silent, high-speed AF function. Optimizing AF algorithm, smoother AF is achieved. Also, this lens can offer full-time MF function by rotating the focus ring of the lens while auto focusing. Without changing the AF/MF Focus Mode Switch, it allows faster focus adjustment.  * The default setting of Full-time MF function varies for each mount.

New Additional function added to 'SIGMA USB DOCK(optional)' - With the optional SIGMA USB DOCK, you can update your lens firmware, adjust focus points and customize the setting of Full-time MF function and the timing to operate the Full-time MF function. By attaching this lens to a SIGMA USB DOCK, which is connected to a computer, the dedicated software 'SIGMA Optimization Pro' offers various types of customization and adjustment.

* It is necessary to update the 'SIGMA Optimization Pro' to Ver. 1.2.
* Please keep the SIGMA USB DOCK updated to the latest version.

Incorporating Rounded Diaphragm - The 9 blade-rounded diaphragm creates an attractive blur to the out-of-focus areas of the image.

Design Concept - With the new product lines, supplied hoods incorporate rubber for the connected part. Lens caps and AF/MF switches are also newly designed in order to improve usability. For the parts inside, metals and a new material called TSC (Thermally Stable Composite), which works well with metals, are located to achieve products with high accuracy. The lens barrel includes the year of release, engraved for users to recognize when the lens was released.

Brass made bayonet mount - This lens incorporates a brass made bayonet mount which has both high accuracy and durability. A special treatment to reinforce its strength is applied to the surface giving it greater strength and making it highly resistant to long-term use.

Evaluation with Sigma's own MTF measuring system 'A1' - We used to measure lens performance with MTF measuring system using conventional sensors. However, we've now developed our own proprietary MTF (modulation transfer function) measuring system (A1) using 46-megapixel Foveon direct image sensors. Even previously undetectable high-frequency details are now within the scope of our quality control inspections. The SIGMA 50mm F1.4 DG HSM will all be checked using this 'A1' before they are shipped.

* A1: Aizu1

'Made in Japan' - All Sigma's manufacturing – right down to moulds and parts – with a few exceptions, are carried out under a single integrated production system, entirely in Japan. We are now one of the very few manufacturers whose products are solely 'made in Japan'. We like to think our products are somehow imbued with the essence of our homeland, blessed as it is with clean air and water, and focused, hard-working people. We pride ourselves on the authentic quality of Sigma products, born of a marriage between highly attuned expertise and intelligent, advanced technology. Our sophisticated products have satisfied professionals and lovers of photography all over the world, because our manufacturing is based on genuine craftsmanship, underpinned by the passion and pride of our experts.

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MPN: 311969

Barcode: 085126311698

Sigma 50mm f1.4 DG HSM Art lens for L mount Specification

Focal Length 50mm
Maximum Aperture f/1.4
Minimum Aperture f/16
Lens Mount Leica L
Lens Format Coverage Full-Frame
Angle of View 46.8 degrees 
Minimum Focus Distance 1.31 inches / 40 cm
Optical Design 13 Elements in 8 Groups
Diaphragm Blades 9, Rounded
Focus Type Autofocus
Filter Size 77 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L) 3.36 x 3.93 inches/ 85.4 x 99.9 mm
Weight 815 g
 

MPN: 311969

Barcode: 085126311698

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Product Summary

  • The ultimate standard - A classic redifined for the modern age.  
  • Pleasing bokeh - The 9 rounded aperture blades produce a smooth and attractive background blur.  
  • Strong optics - Sigma's multi-layer coatings offer superb resolution with minimal flare and ghosting.  
  • High speed AF - The new HSM motor delivers fast, accurate and silent autofocus.  
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