Is the Sigma 50mm 1.4 worth it?
So the Sigma 50mm f1. 4 Art is a very good lens, out-performing models costing even twice the price. It sets a very high bar for price / performance ratio of 50mm f1. 4 lenses and easily keeps our Highly Recommended award even several years after its original release.
How good is the Sigma 50mm F1 4 DG HSM?
The Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM is built very differently compared to previous generation Sigma lenses – it has a very nice all-metal barrel instead of a plastic barrel like on the older Sigma 50mm f/1.4. The lens feels very solid in hands and it has a far better feel to it than the Nikon 50mm f/1.4G, which feels and handles plasticky in comparison.
Is the Sigma 50mm Art lens worth it?
Like its 35mm f/1.4 sibling, the Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM Art is a tremendous lens. It’s incredibly sharp, even when shot wide open on a 50MP body, it renders images without distortion, and it does a good job controlling chromatic aberration.
How good is the Sigma 35mm HSM Art?
Like its wider sibling, the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM Art ($446.95 at Amazon) , it earns high marks and our Editors’ Choice award. Since 1982, PCMag has tested and rated thousands of products to help you make better buying decisions. ( See how we test .)
Is the Sigma 50mm art lagging behind the Zeiss Otus 55?
Sigma turned more than a few heads when it hinted its 50mm F1.4 DG HSM Art ($949) lens was poised to perform in the same league as the Zeiss Otus 55/1,4. Sigma’s older 50mm F1.4 EX DC HSM was a good lens, but it lagged behind the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G ($446.95 at Amazon) in sharpness, especially at the edges of the frame.
Is Sigma 50mm 1.4 art full-frame?
The Sigma 50mm F1. 4 DG HSM | Art is a fast ‘normal’ lens designed for full frame SLRs, and one of the most hotly-anticipated lenses of 2014.
What size filter for Sigma Art 50mm?
77 mm
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Specs
| Focal Length | 50mm |
|---|---|
| Focus Type | Autofocus |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Filter Size | 77 mm (Front) |
| Dimensions (ø x L) | 3.36 x 3.93″ / 85.34 x 99.82 mm |
Are Sigma lenses waterproof?
There is only one Sigma Art lens with is weatheproof and that is the Sigma A 12-24mm F/4 DG HSM. Many of the Sport series are weatherproof though. A clear filter will not help as there is no sealing on the mount. The one you are looking for is probably the 24-35mm F/2 DG HSM as it will work on your Canon 6D.
What are step up rings?
What are step up rings? These are non optical (no glass in them) rings that adapt from one filter size to another. They allow you to mount a larger filter on your lens than what your lens thread diameter is.
What is a 50mm 1.4 lens used for?
The Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens is very useful for low-light indoor photography when a flash is not permitted, appropriate or desired. It works very well in a church or gym for example. What is this? The 50 f/1.4 is a good lens and focal length for full-body portraits.