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Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM Art

Leica L-Mount Autofocus

Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM Art

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

At a Glance

The 50 mm f/1.4 for L-Mount pairs a standard focal length with a wide maximum aperture on full frame. The result is shorter shutter times in low light and a shallow depth of field. At 905 g the lens is heavy. Autofocus uses a ring-type HSM motor, and the minimum focus distance is 40 cm. 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
905 g (2 lb)
Filter diameter
77 mm
Min. focus distance
40 cm (15.75 in)
Max. magnification
1:5.6 (0.18×)
Length
123.9 mm (4.88 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 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 DG HSM Art compared

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

LensSigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM ArtLeica 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
Weight905 g1,065 g955 g670 g
Filter diameter77 mm82 mm77 mm72 mm
Min. focus distance40 cm60 cm44 cm45 cm
Length123.9 mm124 mm130 mm109.5 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 905 g. It is 123.9 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 75 mm in full-frame terms.

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