Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM Art Lens for Sony A

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Sigma 50mm F1.4 Art Lens: Unmatched Clarity for Sony A-Mount

Overview:

The Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM Art Lens stands out as a premium choice for Sony A-mount APS-C and full-frame camera users, offering unparalleled image quality and versatility. This lens is particularly esteemed for its razor-sharp clarity and exceptional performance in low-light conditions, making it a go-to for portrait, wedding, and artistic photography. Its fast f/1.4 aperture not only excels in dim settings but also provides a shallow depth of field, allowing for stunning bokeh effects that beautifully isolate subjects. Constructed with durability in mind, it features weather-sealed components, ensuring reliability in various shooting environments. The incorporation of the Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) delivers swift and silent autofocus, enhancing its suitability for both stills and video. With its advanced optical structure, including special low dispersion elements and a unique aspherical element, the Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM Art Lens is a robust and versatile tool, essential for photographers aiming to elevate their creative expression.

More Details:

• Unmatched Image Quality: Advanced optical design and premium glass elements ensure superior resolution and clarity, even at wide apertures.
• Artistic Bokeh Effects: The 9-blade diaphragm crafts smooth, pleasing bokeh, perfect for subject isolation and depth enhancement in your images.
• Superior Low-Light Performance: With its fast f/1.4 aperture, capture breathtaking handheld shots and achieve creative depth of field effects in dim conditions.
• Rugged, Weather-Sealed Design: Constructed with high-quality materials and weather sealing for reliability in challenging shooting environments.
• Precision Autofocus: The Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) offers fast, quiet, and accurate autofocus, ideal for both still photography and videography.

• High resolution plus outstanding bokeh - While maximizing resolution at the area in focus, this lens offers a silky-smooth bokeh effect to the front and rear. To achieve exceptionally crisp resolution, we have minimized sagittal coma flare, chromatic aberration, and every other type of optical aberration that affects image quality. The result is minute detail without bleeding or streaking, even at a wide-open aperture.
• Minimized axial chromatic aberration - Axial chromatic aberration is difficult to correct after a photograph is taken using image processing software. For this reason, this lens features SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass to minimize axial chromatic aberration and deliver sharp, high-contrast image quality throughout the frame.
• Minimized distortion - Distortion is an optical aberration in which straight lines appear bent or curved. Since adjusting the focus cannot correct this aberration, it must be minimized at the design stage. This lens features aspheric lens elements and optimized power distribution to minimize distortion from the center of the frame all the way to the edges.
• High peripheral brightness - Large-aperture lenses are prone to reduced peripheral brightness. In this lens, we have made the forward lens group large-aperture, thereby raising aperture efficiency. The result is minimal reduction of brightness at the image periphery and even image quality throughout the photograph. 
• HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) - Delivers high AF speed and extremely quiet performance. An enhanced algorithm offers even smoother automatic focusing. Optimizing AF algorithm, smoother AF is achieved. Also, new firmware offers a 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.
• Rounded diaphragm - When photographing with point light sources such as electric lights or reflections on a body of water in the background, the rounded 9-blade diaphragm helps produce an attractive bokeh effect—even at large-aperture settings.
• TSC (Thermally Stable Composite) - A first for the industry, the barrel of the new series of SIGMA lenses features a new TSC (Thermally Stable Composite) that offers minimal thermal shrinkage combined with exceptional hardness. It also offers 25% greater elasticity than polycarbonate. Since its thermal shrinkage is low, TSC matches well with metal parts, further contributing to the high-precision construction of the lens.
• Flare and ghosting reduction - SIGMA’s Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting to help photographers produce sharp and high-contrast images even in backlit conditions. The included lens hood can be attached to block out extraneous light, which can have a negative effect on rendering performance.
• High-precision, rugged brass bayonet mount - The brass mount combines high precision with rugged construction. Its treated surfaces and enhanced strength contribute to the exceptional durability of the lens.

• Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM Art Lens for Sony A
• Sigma Front Lens Cap
• Sigma Rear Lens Cap
• Sigma Lens Hood
• Sigma Lens Case
• Limited 1-Year Warranty
• Limited 3-Year U.S.A. Extended Warranty Extension Against Manufacturing and Workmanship Defects

FAQs about Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM Art Lens

Is the Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM Art Lens compatible with all Sony A-mount cameras?

Yes, this lens is designed for both APS-C and full-frame Sony A-mount cameras, offering versatility across different camera models.

What makes the Sigma 50mm F1.4 lens ideal for low-light photography?

Its fast f/1.4 aperture allows more light to enter, making it excellent for low-light conditions and for creating a shallow depth of field.

Can this lens be used for video recording as well as still photography?

Absolutely. The Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) ensures quiet and smooth autofocus, making it suitable for both still photography and videography.

What type of photography is the Sigma 50mm F1.4 best suited for?

It's particularly favored for portrait, wedding, and artistic photography, thanks to its exceptional sharpness and beautiful bokeh effects.

Is the lens weather-sealed?

Yes, it features a durable and weather-sealed construction, making it reliable for use in various outdoor shooting conditions.

How does the optical design contribute to image quality?

The lens includes special low dispersion elements and an aspherical element, enhancing clarity and reducing aberrations for superior image quality.

What is the weight of the Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM Art Lens?

The lens weighs approximately 815g, balancing high-quality construction with manageable handling.

Does it support autofocus?

Yes, the lens features a fast and accurate autofocus system powered by the Hyper Sonic Motor.

Is there a warranty for this lens?

Warranty terms vary based on the region and retailer, so it's recommended to check with the place of purchase for specific warranty information.