“Art F1.4 50mm” for mirrorless.
The new standard for artistic expression, presented by SIGMA.
The highest level of expressive performance, high-speed AF, and compactness―all combined in perfection.
The new standard for “Art F1.4” large-aperture standard prime.
Designed with a focus on sophisticated optical performance and tremendous expressive power, SIGMA’s Art line delivers high-level artistic quality. The newest addition to the F1.4 series, which has become synonymous with the Art line, is the SIGMA 50mm F1.4 DG DN | Art, a large-aperture standard lens designed exclusively for full-frame mirrorless cameras. While retaining the concept of the original SIGMA 50mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art that defined the reputation of the Art F1.4 series, SIGMA has reexamined from the very beginning what is truly important in a standard lens used in a wide range of shooting situations. By incorporating all the latest technologies, this lens has achieved a high degree of compatibility between the optimum size and high-speed AF required for today’s mirrorless systems, while maintaining the highest-class optical performance. In addition to the brightness of the large F1.4 aperture and the large, beautiful bokeh effect, various aberrations have been optimally balanced in pursuit of uniform and balanced image quality throughout the entire image range, from the center to the edges of the frame. The result is the new “Art F1.4 50mm,” a lens that is truly all-around capable in terms of expressive performance, maneuverability, and usability, and is designed to help photographers create their best work. Introducing the 50mm F1.4 DG DN | Art, SIGMA’s ideal “standard” lens.
Impression
©Elliot Aubin
©Maike Wittreck
©Etsuko Aimu
©Stewart Weir
Features
The "Art F1.4" standard with uncompromising optical performance
■SLD glass □ASPHERICAL LENS
Based on the latest optical design technology, the lens incorporates 14 elements in 11 groups, with 3 aspherical lenses and 1 SLD glass element. The lens effectively suppresses various aberrations such as astigmatism and field curvature, which cannot be corrected in-camera. Despite the large aperture of F1.4, the image formation performance on the periphery of the image has been pursued and sagittal coma flare has been minimized to the extent that the lens can withstand even challenging star and night scenes, with demanding severe point light source imaging, from wide open. In addition to clear image quality with no color blur throughout the entire image circle, the large, natural bokeh beauty of F1.4 can be fully utilized in photography.
High-speed AF for
nimble and comfortable shooting
The SIGMA 50mm F1.4 DG DN | Art is the first in the Art line exclusively designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras to adopt the “HLA” linear motor (High-response Linear Actuator) . In addition, by using a single double-sided aspheric lens as the focus element, the lens offers fast and quiet focusing and high tracking performance despite its large aperture. With a maximum aperture of 1.4 and a high-performance AF system, the lens can be used in a variety of situations, including shooting in dark places, shooting moving subjects, snapshots, and even video.
High performance, yet slim and compact
The development of the SIGMA 50mm F1.4 DG DN | Art was focused on slimming down the lens barrel by reducing the weight of a focus lens and optimizing the lens unit layout, to pursue the “optimum size” for mirrorless systems without compromising the “maximum emphasis on optical performance” concept of SIGMA’s Art line. This lens has succeeded in achieving both top-class performance, and the size required for a light and mobile photographic tool.
Full range of functions and high build quality
The lens barrel is equipped with a Focus Mode switch, an Aperture ring click switch to turn the click on and off, an Aperture ring lock switch to prevent unintended operation, and an AFL button to assign any function from the camera. These features are designed for intuitive operation during shooting.
1Hood lock
2Aperture ring lock switch
3Focus Mode switch
4AFL button
5Aperture ring click switch
Dust and Splash Resistant Structure for
security in various shooting situations
The lens is equipped with a dust and splash resistant structure, and the front element of the lens is applied with a water and oil repellent coating, making it suitable for a wide range of shooting environments. The lens is compact, lightweight, and easy to use, while at the same time ensuring high build quality assured by the Aizu factory’s reliable processing technology of “Made in Japan”.
DG DN "Art F1.4" series lineup includes
5 lenses from 20mm to 85mm
20mm F1.4 DG DN | Art, 24mm F1.4 DG DN | Art, 35mm F1.4 DG DN | Art, 50mm F1.4 DG DN | Art NEW, 85mm F1.4 DG DN | Art
Features
Lens construction: 14 elements in 11 groups (1 SLD and 3 aspherical lenses)
Compatible with high-speed autofocus
HLA (High-response Linear Actuator)
Compatible with Lens Aberration Correction
*On cameras where lens aberration correction is controlled with ‘ON’ or ‘OFF’ in the camera menu, please set all aberration correction functions to ‘ON'(AUTO).
Support for DMF, AF + MF
Compatible with AF assist (Sony E-mount only)
Water and Oil Repellent Coating (front element)
Support for switching between linear and non-linear focus ring settings (L-Mount only)
Dust and Splash Resistant Structure
Petal type LENS HOOD LH782-02
Compatible with SIGMA USB DOCK UD-11 (sold separately; L-Mount only)
Designed to minimize flare and ghosting
Every single lens undergoes SIGMA’s proprietary MTF measuring system
11-blade rounded diaphragm
High-precision, durable brass bayonet mount
ESSENTIALS
You'll find our philosophy and craftsmanship
in every product
Our new lineup fully expresses our approach to lenses and photography itself. All of our lenses belong to one of three lines—Art, Contemporary, or Sports—all of which share our development philosophy and advanced manufacturing system. High performance, high quality, and high end in every respect, these lenses give people who love photography lasting value and consistent, exciting results. The secret is our passion for craftsmanship that we put into every production process and every product.
Specifications
50mm F1.4 DG DN | Art
Lens Construction
- SLD glass
- ASPHERICAL LENS
Lens Construction
Angle of View
- 46.8°
Number of Diaphragm Blades
Minimum Aperture
Minimum Focusing Distance
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Filter size
Dimensions (Diameter × Length)
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L-Mount
φ78.2mm × 109.5mm / φ3.1in. x 4.3in. -
Sony E-Mount
φ78.2mm × 111.5mm / φ3.1in. × 4.4in.
Weight
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L-Mount
670g / 23.6oz. -
Sony E-Mount
660g / 23.3oz.
Edition Number
Supplied Accessories
・Case
・LENS HOOD LH782-02
・FRONT CAP LCF-72mm III
・REAR CAP LCR II
Performance / Data
MTF Chart
Diffraction MTF
Geometrical MTF
Product Lineup
50mm F1.4 DG DN | Art
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L-Mount
- Supplied Accessories
・Case
・LENS HOOD LH782-02
・FRONT CAP LCF-72mm III
・REAR CAP LCR II
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Sony E-mount
- Supplied Accessories
・Case
・LENS HOOD LH782-02
・FRONT CAP LCF-72mm III
・REAR CAP LCR II
Accessories
Supplied Accessories
LENS HOOD LH782-02
FRONT CAP LCF-72mmⅢ
REAR CAP LCR Ⅱ
* The image is for SIGMA.
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L-Mount
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Sony E-mount
Separately Sold Accessories
USB DOCK UD-11
Designed exclusively for the use with a SIGMA Contemporary, Art, or Sports lens and its accessories, the SIGMA USB DOCK allows users to update firmware and adjust the sensitivity of speed to the MF function* through the UD-11.
* Scope of adjustment varies depending on specifications of the individual product.
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L-Mount
WR CERAMIC PROTECTOR 72mm
With many applications in aerospace and other industries, glass ceramics is an extremely tough type of crystallized glass that serves as the foundation for Clear Glass Ceramics. While featuring the high transmittance required of optical devices, this advanced new material combines greater hardness than chemically strengthened glass and greater flexibility than sapphire crystal glass. These qualities make Clear Glass Ceramics the ideal material for protective lens filters.
* Thinner frame wide type.
WR PROTECTOR 72mm
Water-repellent, Antistatic type. Protector is developed to protect the lens surface from dirt and dust as well as scratches. It is an ideal filter for regular use as it is completely colorless so does not affect color reproduction.
* Thinner frame wide type.
PROTECTOR 72mm
Protector is developed to protect the lens surface from dirt and dust as well as scratches. It is an ideal filter for regular use as it is completely colorless so does not affect color reproduction.
* Thinner frame wide type.
WR UV FILTER 72mm
UV Water-repellent, Antistatic type. UV filter prevents the bluish tone that generates when the weather is fine, by absorbing ultraviolet rays. It is effective in most situations, such as landscape, portrait and general photography on a sunny day. It is also an ideal filter for regular use as it is completely colorless so does not affect color reproduction.
* Thinner frame wide type.
WR CIRCULAR PL FILTER 72mm
PL Water-repellent, Antistatic type. Circular PL filter removes the reflection of water surface and glass windows, and increases the contrast in landscape photography.
* Thinner frame wide type.
Catalogs / Resources
Manuals / Brochures
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50mm F1.4 DG DN | Art (Brochures)
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50mm F1.4 DG DN | Art (Manuals)
Impressions / Samples
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50mm F1.4 DG DN | Art Sample photo gallery
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Creating is embracing possibilities and being free from rules. | Elliot Aubin
I notice that the SIGMA 50mm F1.4 DG DN | Art gives me a whole new approach to my shots.
I think the narrower focal length makes my point of view more mature and helps me to achieve new render, always with the Art precision. -
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A 50mm prime that opens up a whole new, magical world for you | Maike Wittreck
A world that I’d love to shrink myself into, just to walk underneath petals of clover or to find shelter from the rain underneath the cap of a minuscule mushroom. My photos let me escape into that world and a good lens makes it even more realistic, because it detects so much more than the human eye can see: the 50mm F1.4 DG DN | Art is a lens, that captures that world so vividly.
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Capture the irreplaceable moments and emotions with beautiful rendition and an exquisite sense of distance. | Etsuko Aimu
I love the 50mm focal length. The reason is that I can take photos while talking to my children. I believe that my photographs are “photographs that only I can take”, which are shaped by the relationship between parent and child, and the sensations and perspectives that emerge on the spot.
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Pre-visualise the scene without having the camera to the eye | Stewart Weir
Photography is more often about just being in the right place at the right time. The image above captures Folkestone harbour at the right time, towards the end of day as the clouds glow with the remnants last light. The SIGMA 50mm F1.4 DG DN | Art was the right lens needed to capture this moment.
