
Nikon F (DX/FX) Autofocus
Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM
- Focal length
- 50 mm
- Aperture
- f/1.4
- Weight
- 505 g
- Filter diameter
- 77 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 45 cm
- Length
- 68.2 mm
At a Glance
This standard prime gives full-frame Nikon F-mount cameras a 50 mm focal length and an f/1.4 maximum aperture. That allows short shutter times in weak light and a shallow depth of field. It weighs 505 g, is 68.2 mm long and focuses from 45 cm at a magnification of 1:7.41. Everyday shooting, street work and low light are natural fits.
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
- 8
- Groups
- 6
- Weight
- 505 g (1.11 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 77 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 45 cm (17.72 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:7.4 (0.14×)
- Length
- 68.2 mm (2.69 in)
- Diameter
- 84.5 mm (3.33 in)
Manufacturer data: sigma-global.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM fit?
The Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM is a full-frame lens for Nikon F-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 75 mm in full-frame terms.
Nikon F-Mount cameras
With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.
Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM | Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D | Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm F1.4G | Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM 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 | 505 g | 230 g | 280 g | 815 g |
| Filter diameter | 77 mm | 52 mm | 58 mm | 77 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 45 cm | 45 cm | 45 cm | 40 cm |
| Length | 68.2 mm | 42.5 mm | 54 mm | 100 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
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Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM: FAQ
Does the Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM have autofocus?
Yes, the Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM has autofocus.
Does the Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM have image stabilization?
No, the Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM 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 EX DG HSM weigh?
The Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM weighs 505 g. It is 68.2 mm long with a diameter of 84.5 mm.
What filter size does the Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM use?
The Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM takes 77 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM is 45 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 75 mm in full-frame terms.
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