If you are looking for a new lens for your Canon DSLR camera, whether it be a full frame (like the C

Big glass that lets in lots of light!

A bit on the heavy side; but really no problem

This telephoto macro lens was the first lens I purchased for my DSLR. It was intended for insect macrophotography, and has not disappointed. At around f8, the lens is very sharp; it is softer wide open, but this is not a problem for macros as the depth of field at f2.8 is too shallow anyway.

Sharp image and 1:1 magnification

Clunky focusing system

This high-specification Sigma prime comes with a price-tag to match, but does image quality meausure up? Read the WDC Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM review to find out

Imposing presence

Distinctly heavy

One of the nicest things about Sigma lenses is that they come with a padded pouch, instantly suggesting that the manufacturer feels the lens is worth protecting. Sigma's 50mm f/1.4 is no exception, boasting an enormous front element and a .

Imposing presence

Distinctly heavy

This is an in-depth review of the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM prime lens that was announced on March 18, 2008 for Sigma, Canon, Nikon, Pentax and Sony mounts. The Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM is a professional-grade lens for enthusiasts and pros that need a high quality lens for portraiture and...

The contrast between the sharp and the blurred is often overlooked by still photographers as a creative tool, but it's often used very effectively by cinematographers.

Gary Wolstenholme takes a look Sigma's first f/1.4 aperture standard lens, which sports a silent HSM focusing motor.

Excellent sharpness in the centre at most apertures; Low vignetting; 77mm filter size is the same as most professional level zooms

Maybe a little softer than I'd hoped at f/1.4; Heavier than any other 50mm f1.4 lens; Bigger than any other 50mm f/1.4 lens

The new Sigma AF 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM is a refreshing alternative in the long-ignored standard AF lens market. The lens is fairly big and heavy due to unusually big glass elements but thanks to the design efforts it is already capable of delivering sharp images straight from f/1.4 and the resolution...

This lens has opened some doors for me with its f1.4 capabilities. I was trying to decide between this and the two more affordable canon 50mm lenses. Ultimately I sold myself on this output quality from this lens.

Low Light; Nice Bokeh; Rugged; Sharpness; Strong Construction

Inconsistent focus

Gary Wolstenholme takes a look at this fast f/1.4 aperture standard lens suitable for full frame and crop sensor DSLRs.

Excellent sharpness in the centre at most apertures; Low vignetting; 77mm

Maybe a little softer than I'd hoped at f/1.4; Heavier than any other 50mm f1.4 lens; Bigger than any other 50mm f/1.4 lens