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Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM Art

Canon EF Autofocus

Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM Art

Focal length
50 mm
Aperture
f/1.4
Weight
815 g
Filter diameter
77 mm
Min. focus distance
40 cm
Length
100 mm

At a Glance

This 50 mm standard prime for Canon EF full-frame cameras offers a maximum aperture of f/1.4. That means shorter shutter times in low light and a shallow depth of field. Autofocus runs on a ring-type HSM motor, and the minimum focus distance is 40 cm. The lens weighs 815 g. It suits everyday shooting, street and low light.

Good for

  • Everyday
  • Street
  • Low light

Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check

Technical Specifications

Min. focal length
50 mm
Max. focal length
50 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/1.4
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/1.4
Min. aperture
f/16
Elements
13
Groups
8
Weight
815 g (1.8 lb)
Filter diameter
77 mm
Min. focus distance
40 cm (15.75 in)
Max. magnification
1:5.6 (0.18×)
Length
100 mm (3.94 in)
Diameter
85.4 mm (3.36 in)

Manufacturer data: sigma-global.com, sigmaphoto.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM Art fit?

The Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM Art is a full-frame lens for Canon EF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon EF cameras its field of view equals 80 mm in full-frame terms.

Canon EF cameras

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R the lens can also be used on Canon RF cameras.

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS M the lens can also be used on Canon EF-M cameras.

Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM Art compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.

LensSigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM ArtCanon EF 50mm F1.4 USMSigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSMTokina Opera 50mm F1.4
Focal length50 mm50 mm50 mm50 mm
Max. aperturef/1.4f/1.4f/1.4f/1.4
Weight815 g290 g505 g950 g
Filter diameter77 mm58 mm77 mm72 mm
Min. focus distance40 cm45 cm45 cm40 cm
Length100 mm50.5 mm68.2 mm107.5 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnononono
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Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM Art: FAQ

Does the Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM Art have autofocus?

Yes, the Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM Art has autofocus.

Does the Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM Art have image stabilization?

No, the Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM Art has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM Art weigh?

The Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM Art weighs 815 g. It is 100 mm long with a diameter of 85.4 mm.

What filter size does the Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM Art use?

The Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM Art takes 77 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM Art focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM Art is 40 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM Art a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM Art covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 80 mm in full-frame terms.

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