Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
The gold standard for prime lens sharpness
Key Features
Lens Capabilities
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The Most Important Rings & Switches — Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
| Ring / Switch / Control | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Focus Ring | ✓ Present | Large rubberized manual focus ring |
| Zoom Ring | ✗ Not Present | Prime lens |
| Aperture Ring | ✗ Not Present | Controlled via camera body |
| AF/MF Switch | ✓ Present | Physical toggle on barrel |
| Image Stabilisation Switch | ✗ Not Present | Not featured on this model |
| Focus Limiter Switch | ✗ Not Present | Not featured on this model |
| Function (L-Fn) Button | ✗ Not Present | Not featured on this model |
| Zoom Lock Switch | ✗ Not Present | Not applicable |
| Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) | ✗ Not Present | None |
| Weather Sealing | ~ Limited | Mount-only rubber gasket |
How-to Use Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
Welcome to the How-to section of the lens. In this Light & Composition University website, each page for a lens has a how-to section and a section for learning. The rings, switches and controls of each lens are placed differently between brands and models. The how-to section helps you operate the lens; however, if you are interested in learning photography, you also need to know what each control changes and why you would change it. Click the “Learn” or scroll down.
Learn & Master Photography with Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
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Technical Specification
| Lens Type | Standard Prime |
| Focal Length | 50mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/16 |
| Lens Construction | 13 elements in 8 groups |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 (rounded) |
| Min Focus Distance | 0.4m (15.7 in) |
| Max Magnification | 0.18x |
| Filter Size | 77mm |
| Focus Motor | HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) |
| Weight | 815g (varies by mount) |
| Dimensions | 85.4mm x 99.9mm |
| Mount | Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony E, L-Mount |
| Weather Sealing | Yes (Mount only) |
| Hood | LH830-02 (Included) |
