
Leica L-Mount Autofocus
Sigma 50mm F1.4 CL DG | Contemporary
- Focal length
- 50 mm
- Aperture
- f/1.4
- Weight
- 375 g
- Filter diameter
- 52 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 45 cm
- Length
- 54 mm
At a Glance
The Sigma 50mm F1.4 CL DG | Contemporary is a standard prime for full frame (L-Mount). It covers 50 mm at f/1.4. It has autofocus and weighs 375 g. Minimum focus distance is 45 cm, maximum magnification 1:6.8.
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
- 9
- Groups
- 6
- Weight
- 375 g (0.83 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 52 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 45 cm (17.72 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:6.8 (0.15Γ)
- Length
- 54 mm (2.13 in)
- Diameter
- 64.7 mm (2.55 in)
- Announced
- October 2026
Manufacturer data: sigma-global.com, sigma-global.com
Last checked: October 23, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) Β· How we check
Which cameras does the Sigma 50mm F1.4 CL DG | Contemporary fit?
The Sigma 50mm F1.4 CL DG | Contemporary is a full-frame lens for L-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C L-Mount cameras its field of view equals 75 mm in full-frame terms.
L-Mount cameras
- Full frame:
- Leica SL3-P,Leica SL3-S,Sigma BF,Panasonic Lumix S1II,Panasonic Lumix S1IIE,Panasonic Lumix S1RII,Leica SL3,Panasonic Lumix S9,Blackmagic PYXIS 6K,Panasonic Lumix S5II,Panasonic Lumix S5IIX,Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K,Panasonic Lumix BS1H,Leica SL2-S,Panasonic Lumix S5,Sigma fp L,Leica SL2,Panasonic Lumix S1,Panasonic Lumix S1R,Panasonic Lumix S1H,Sigma fp,Leica SL (Typ 601)
Sigma 50mm F1.4 CL DG | Contemporary compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar L-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Sigma 50mm F1.4 CL DG | Contemporary | Leica Summilux-SL 50mm F1.4 ASPH | Panasonic Lumix S Pro 50mm F1.4 | Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Weight | 375 g | 1,065 g | 955 g | 670 g |
| Filter diameter | 52 mm | 82 mm | 77 mm | 72 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 45 cm | 60 cm | 44 cm | 45 cm |
| Length | 54 mm | 124 mm | 130 mm | 109.5 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
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Sigma 50mm F1.4 CL DG | Contemporary: FAQ
Does the Sigma 50mm F1.4 CL DG | Contemporary have autofocus?
Yes, the Sigma 50mm F1.4 CL DG | Contemporary has autofocus.
Does the Sigma 50mm F1.4 CL DG | Contemporary have image stabilization?
No, the Sigma 50mm F1.4 CL DG | Contemporary 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 CL DG | Contemporary weigh?
The Sigma 50mm F1.4 CL DG | Contemporary weighs 375 g. It is 54 mm long with a diameter of 64.7 mm.
What filter size does the Sigma 50mm F1.4 CL DG | Contemporary use?
The Sigma 50mm F1.4 CL DG | Contemporary takes 52 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Sigma 50mm F1.4 CL DG | Contemporary focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Sigma 50mm F1.4 CL DG | Contemporary is 45 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Sigma 50mm F1.4 CL DG | Contemporary a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Sigma 50mm F1.4 CL DG | Contemporary covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 75 mm in full-frame terms.
Similar lenses
Leica Summilux-SL 50mm F1.4 ASPH
50mm Β· f/1.4
Panasonic Lumix S Pro 50mm F1.4
50mm Β· f/1.4
Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art
50mm Β· f/1.4
Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM Art
50mm Β· f/1.4
Leica Summilux-SL 50mm F1.4 ASPH (2026)
50mm Β· f/1.4
Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN | Art
50mm Β· f/1.2
Panasonic Lumix S 50mm F1.8
50mm Β· f/1.8
TTArtisan AF 50mm f/1.8 Neo
50mm Β· f/1.8
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