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Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Sigma's 2008 fast standard prime: 50 mm f/1.4 with a Hyper Sonic Motor and an 8-element design, at 505 g.

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Core
Released
2008
Focal Length
50mm
Aperture
f/1.4
Compatible Mount
Sony A-mount
Filter Size
77mm
Dimensions
84.5mm diameter × 68.2mm length
Weight
505g
Weather Sealed
No
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor)
Optical IS
None (relies on body IS if available)
Aperture Blades
9
Magnification
0.14x
Min. Focus Distance
45cm

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
7.0/10
Street
6.8/10
Travel
4.3/10
Wedding & Events
6.0/10
Filmmaking
4.7/10
Documentary
5.1/10
Landscape
4.3/10
Casual
5.3/10
Food
5.1/10
Architecture
4.3/10
Astrophotography
5.6/10
Underwater
4.6/10
✅ Great For
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Portrait 7.0 Strong on maximum aperture, focal length and autofocus.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Architecture 4.3 Held back by focal length and generation.
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Landscape 4.3 Held back by focal length and weather sealing.
✈️
Travel 4.3 Held back by focal length and optical stabilisation.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
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