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Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG 'Art' Review

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The Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG 'Art' lens is one of the best 50mm lenses available on the market. It is sharp, has a fast f/1.4 maximum aperture, and produces clean images with excellent sharpness and contrast. The build quality is impressive, and it is a great choice for both full-frame and APS-C cameras.

The Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG 'Art' lens is a top-quality lens that delivers exceptional performance. It features a fast f/1.4 maximum aperture, making it ideal for shooting in low light conditions and achieving a beautiful out-of-focus background. The build quality of the lens is sturdy and well-designed, with a smooth focus ring and a 77mm filter thread.

Pros
  • Sharp images
  • Fast f/1.4 maximum aperture
  • Sturdy and well-designed build quality
  • Minimal distortion and vignetting
Cons
  • Front focusing issues
  • Chromatic aberration in certain situations
  • Softness in bokeh quality

In terms of image quality, the lens performs exceptionally well, with razor-sharpness, great colors, and contrast, even at wider apertures. The lens also exhibits minimal distortion and vignetting, making it a standout performer for both full-frame and APS-C cameras.

The Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG 'Art' lens is a top-quality lens that delivers exceptional performance. It features a fast f/1.4 maximum aperture, making it ideal for shooting in low light conditions and achieving a beautiful out-of-focus background. The build quality of the lens is sturdy and well-designed, with a smooth focus ring and a 77mm filter thread. The autofocus is quiet and reliable, although some users may experience front focusing issues. In terms of image quality, the lens performs exceptionally well, with razor-sharpness, great colors, and contrast, even at wider apertures. The lens also exhibits minimal distortion and vignetting, making it a standout performer for both full-frame and APS-C cameras. However, it does display some chromatic aberration and softness in bokeh quality in certain situations.

However, it does display some chromatic aberration and softness in bokeh quality in certain situations.

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