The Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art is a professional-grade standard prime lens for Nikon F-mount DSLR cameras, delivering exceptional sharpness, expressive bokeh, and outstanding colour rendition. With its natural perspective and ultra-wide f/1.4 aperture, this lens is a versatile choice for portraits, weddings, landscapes, street, travel, and everyday photography.
Key Features
📸 Full-frame coverage – designed for Nikon F DSLRs.
🔆 Bright f/1.4 aperture – superb in low light with beautiful subject isolation.
✨ Art-series performance – exceptional detail and expressive rendering across genres.
🔍 Advanced optical design – 13 elements in 8 groups, including 3 SLD and 1 aspherical element.
🎥 HSM autofocus motor – fast, smooth, and near-silent with full-time manual override.
🛡️ Durable construction – Thermally Stable Composite (TSC) with brass bayonet mount.
🌈 Super Multi-Layer Coating – reduces flare and ghosting for vibrant, contrast-rich results.
🎒 Professional handling – rubberised focus ring, internal focusing, and petal-type hood.
A True All-Rounder
With its 50mm focal length, this Art-series prime delivers a natural perspective close to the human eye, making it an indispensable everyday lens. At f/1.4, it produces smooth, creamy background blur and excellent low-light performance, ideal for portraits, reportage, and creative photography.
Premium Build Quality
Engineered to Sigma’s Art line standards, this lens combines precision craftsmanship with robust materials:
TSC (Thermally Stable Composite) barrel – durable, lightweight, and stable across temperatures.
Brass lens mount with sealing – resists dust and moisture for added reliability.
Internal focusing system – maintains consistent lens length while focusing.
Rubberised focus ring – smooth, precise manual control.
Petal-type lens hood – protects the front element and reduces flare.
Optical Excellence
Inside are 13 elements in 8 groups, including:
1 Aspherical element – reduces distortion and enhances sharpness.
3 SLD (Special Low Dispersion) elements – suppress chromatic aberrations.
The result is edge-to-edge sharpness, vivid colour, and minimal distortion, even when shooting wide open. Sigma’s Super Multi-Layer Coating ensures high contrast and clarity in backlit conditions.
Specifications (Nikon F Mount)
Lens Construction: 13 elements in 8 groups
Angle of View: 46.8°
Aperture Range: f/1.4 – f/16
Diaphragm Blades: 9 (rounded)
Minimum Focus Distance: 40cm
Maximum Magnification Ratio: 1:5.6
Filter Thread: 77mm
Dimensions (Diameter × Length): Ø85.4mm × 99.9mm
Weight: 815g
Mounts Available: Canon EF | Nikon F | Sigma SA | L-Mount | Sony E
Nikon F Barcode: 00-85126-311551
✨ The Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art for Nikon F is a modern classic — a versatile, ultra-sharp prime lens trusted by professionals for expressive results across every genre.
Focal Length
50mm
Maximum Aperture
f/1.4
Minimum Aperture
f/16
Lens Mount
Nikon F
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Angle of View
46.8°
Minimum Focus Distance
1.31' / 40 cm
Maximum Magnification
0.18x
Optical Design
13 Elements in 8 Groups
Diaphragm Blades
9, Rounded
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
77 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)
3.36 x 3.93" / 85.34 x 99.82 mm
Weight
1.79 lb / 815 g
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