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Sigma 50mm f/1.4EX DG HSM Lens f/ Canon

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★★★★★
4.5

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  • Sharp focus (56)
  • Quality construction (50)
  • Fast focus (37)
  • Durable (35)
  • Consistent output (34)
  • Easily interchangeable (26)
  • Rugged (24)
  • Lightweight (7)
  • Sharp (3)
  • Good build (2)
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  • Heavy (19)
  • Slow focus (7)
  • Blurry focus (5)
  • Auto focus sensitive (1)
  • Big filters (1)
  • Big size (1)
  • Bigger then the canon 14 (1)
  • Ca at f1point4 (1)
  • Dust in lens (1)
  • Hard to clean (1)

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  • General purpose (53)
  • Night photography (39)
  • Portraits (18)
  • Landscapes (16)
  • Sports/action (13)
  • Special effects (12)
  • Upgrade (4)
  • Low light (3)
  • Wildlife (3)
  • Action (1)
 
 
 

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Last update: Nov 3, 2009

Sigma 50mm f/1.4EX DG HSM Lens f/ Canon Reviews

 
 
 

Most helpful positive review

[13 of 13 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

 
★★★★★
5.0
Sharp with buttery bokeh

"I could not be happier with this lens. I have been watching for reviews since it was first announced and then became available, but I eventually became impatient and took the plunge anyway. I already owned the Sigma 30/1.4 and was very happy with that, so this seemed like a low risk. The lens itself is quite solidly built and surprisingly heavy. I was stepping up from the Canon 50/1.8, so this was a quantum lea..." Read Full Review »

Jul 28, 2008 by Hobbyist Photog D

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★★☆☆☆
2.0
Seemed Great, But the Quality Is Lacking

"I bought this lens even though I saw some pretty nasty reviews about the focusing issues, but was hoping I'd receive a good version. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case. The lens I received had lots of focusing issues such as slow focusing, front focusing, missing focus all together, and hunting for focus even in broad daylight. I tested it for almost 10 days with two different Canon 5D bodies and the problem..." Read Full Review »

Jun 02, 2009 by Michael

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Sigma 50mm f/1.4EX DG HSM Lens f/ Canon Review

Sharp with buttery bokeh

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Amazing bokeh
  • Fast Lens
  • Solid build
  • Super sharp

    Cons

  • Big filters
  • Heavy

    Best Uses

  • Indoor portraits
  • Low-light work
 

"I could not be happier with this lens. I have been watching for reviews since it was first announced and then became available, but I eventually became impatient and took the plunge anyway. I already owned the Sigma 30/1.4 and was very happy with that, so this seemed like a low risk.



The lens its …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Jul 28 2008
Hobbyist Photog D
Berkeley, CA
I am:
  • Practical
  • Skill amateur
  • Tech Savvy
  • Value-oriented
Reviewed at:
Price: $499.00
 

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Sigma 50mm f/1.4EX DG HSM Lens f/ Canon Review

Fantastic!!!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Output
  • Durable
  • Easily Interchangeable
  • Lightweight
  • Rugged
  • More »

    Cons

  • Slow Focus

    Best Uses

  • General Use
  • Landscape Photography
  • Night Photography
  • Special Effects
 

"Fantastic lens. This is a solid, well-built lens. At times, I think the focus is a little slow. However, I am comparing my experience to Canon L lenses and this lens is way cheaper than the 1.2. I would highly recommend this lens if you are looking to step up above the Canon 1.4, but not spend t …"  Read Full Review »

  • Made with Product
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Mar 16 2009
bossjimmark
Bridgewater, NJ
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  • Hobbyist/Enthusiast
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Sigma 50mm f/1.4EX DG HSM Lens f/ Canon Review

Very happy with Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easily Interchangeable
  • Quality
  • Quick Focus
  • Sharp Focus
  • Strong Construction

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Landscape Photography
  • Night Photography
  • Portrait
 

"I think the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 prime lens (310101) is a great lens. It feels perfect in my hands and I am very happy with the quality of the pictures that I take with it. I am still learning a lot about Photography and find that this lens to be a welcomed addition to my camera bag. "

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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Mar 18 2009
Fran
Boston, Ma
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  • Hobbyist/Enthusiast
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Price: $499.00
 
 

[15 of 15 customers found this review helpful]

Sigma 50mm f/1.4EX DG HSM Lens f/ Canon Review

Campers delight

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Great for available light

    Cons

  • Uses large filters

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"Campfire and night fishing photography has been one of my passions for forty years. With my Canon F1N camera I used the 50mm f1.2L and the 85mm F1.2 Aspherical. With my Canon 40D I am using the Sigma 30mm F1.4 and 50mm F1.4 HSM lenses. They are a great team, and the auto focus helps my aging eye …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Jul 22 2008
Westy
Paris, Ohio
I am:
  • Amateur photographer
Reviewed at:
Price: $499.00
 

[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

Sigma 50mm f/1.4EX DG HSM Lens f/ Canon Review

An L series lens by Sigma ?

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Output
  • Durable
  • Quick Focus
  • Rugged
  • Sharp Focus
  • More »

    Cons

  • Heavy but manageable

    Best Uses

  • Indoor portraits no flsh
  • Night Photography
  • Sports/Action
 

"Tried the Canon 50mm 1.4 on my 5D MII. Was disappointed with overall sharpness wide open and significant number of missed focus pictures. Tried the Sigma 50mm 1.4 after reading all reviews and was prepared to return it if it did not surpass the Canon by a significant margin. It met and exceed all …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Apr 27 2009
Mark II owner
Newark, DE
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  • Hobbyist/Enthusiast
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Price: $499.00
 
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