Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens for L Mount

SIGMA 50mm F1.4 DG DN

Designed with a focus on sophisticated optical performance and tremendous expressive power, SIGMA's Art line delivers high-level artistic quality. The newest addition to the F1.4 series, which has become synonymous with the Art line, is the SIGMA 50mm F1.4 DG DN | Art, a large-aperture standard lens designed exclusively for full-frame mirrorless cameras. While retaining the concept of the original SIGMA 50mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art that defined the reputation of the Art F1.4 series, SIGMA has reexamined from the very beginning what is truly important in a standard lens used in a wide range of shooting situations. By incorporating all the latest technologies, this lens has achieved a high degree of compatibility between the optimum size and high-speed AF required for today's mirrorless systems, while maintaining the highest-class optical performance.

The New Standard For "Art F1.4" Large-Aperture Standard Prime.

In addition to the brightness of the large F1.4 aperture and the large, beautiful bokeh effect, various aberrations have been optimally balanced in pursuit of uniform and balanced image quality throughout the entire image range, from the center to the edges of the frame. The result is the new "Art F1.4 50mm," a lens that is truly all-around capable in terms of expressive performance, maneuverability, and usability, and is designed to help photographers create their best work. Introducing the 50mm F1.4 DG DN | Art, SIGMA's ideal "standard" lens.

Are you seeking a lens that offers superior expressive performance, high-speed autofocus, and compact design Look no further than the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens for Leica L. This innovative lens, part of Sigma's esteemed Art line, is designed exclusively for full-frame mirrorless cameras, offering high-quality, professional-grade imagery.

The Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens is the latest addition to the Art F1.4 series, renowned for its sophisticated optical performance and expressive power. This lens has been meticulously crafted to provide optimal size and high-speed autofocus, essential for today's mirrorless systems, while maintaining top-tier optical performance.

With a large f/1.4 aperture, this lens not only allows for bright, clear images even in low light conditions, but also creates a beautiful bokeh effect. It has been designed to balance various aberrations, ensuring uniform and balanced image quality across the entire frame, from center to edges.

Constructed with the latest optical design technology, the lens incorporates 14 elements in 11 groups, including 3 aspherical lenses and 1 SLD glass element. This advanced design effectively suppresses various aberrations such as astigmatism and field curvature, which cannot be corrected in-camera. Despite its large aperture, the lens minimizes sagittal coma flare, making it suitable for challenging star and night scenes, and demanding point light source imaging.

The Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens is the first in the Art line designed specifically for full-frame mirrorless cameras to adopt the "HLA" linear motor (High-response Linear Actuator). This, combined with a single double-sided aspheric lens as the focus element, offers fast, quiet focusing and high tracking performance.

Despite its high performance, this lens boasts a slim and compact design. The lens barrel has been optimized for mirrorless systems, achieving the perfect balance between top-class performance and a lightweight, mobile photographic tool.

The lens barrel is equipped with a Focus Mode switch, an Aperture ring click switch, an Aperture ring lock switch, and an AFL button for intuitive operation during shooting. The lens also features a dust and splash-resistant structure, and the front element of the lens is applied with a water and oil repellent coating, making it suitable for a wide range of shooting environments.

In summary, the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens for Leica L is a versatile, high-quality lens that is designed to help photographers create their best work. It's not just a lens; it's an investment in your photography.