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Sigma 50mm F1.4 CL DG | Contemporary

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

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Compare with other lenses

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

Sigma 50mm F1.4 CL DG | Contemporary compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar L-Mount lenses.

LensSigma 50mm F1.4 CL DG | ContemporaryLeica Summilux-SL 50mm F1.4 ASPHPanasonic Lumix S Pro 50mm F1.4Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Focal length50 mm50 mm50 mm50 mm
Max. aperturef/1.4f/1.4f/1.4f/1.4
Weight375 g1,065 g955 g670 g
Filter diameter52 mm82 mm77 mm72 mm
Min. focus distance45 cm60 cm44 cm45 cm
Length54 mm124 mm130 mm109.5 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnononono
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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.

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