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Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN | Art (L-Mount) — Three-quarter front view
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SigmaArt

Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN | Art (L-Mount)

L · PRIME
50mm
APERTURE
1:1.4
AFWRRING·DC

Launch MSRP

$849
Weight
670g
Filter
⌀72mm
Min focus
0.45m
Max mag.
0.15×
Formula
14E / 11G
Released
2023

Also made for

  • Sony E-mount660g

The L-Mount version is 10g heavier than the Sony E-mount version.

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Specification sheet

Optical construction

14
Elements
11
Groups
1 LD · 3 ASPH
11 rounded blades
  • 1x SLD
  • 3x Aspherical
  • Super Multi-Layer Coating
  • Water & Oil Repellent Coating
Aperture range
f/1.4 — f/16

Physical & ergonomics

16842ART
Weight
670g
⌀ × length
78.2 × 109.5mm
Filter
⌀72mm
Weather sealed
Yes
Aperture ring
Yes · de-click

Autofocus actuator

HLA Linear Motor
Autofocus
Stabilisation
Body IBIS
Teleconverter
Not supported
AF speed score
8.6 / 10

Close-up performance

Min focus distance
0.45m
Max magnification
0.15× (1:6.8)
0.15×
0×0.25×0.5× half macro1.0× macro
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Optical character

Sigma designed this 50mm F1.4 Art for mirrorless cameras from the start, replacing its DSLR-era 50mm Art. In L-Mount it weighs 670g and is 109.5mm long, which is lighter and shorter than the adapted DG HSM design it replaced. It was the first DG DN Art lens to use Sigma's HLA linear motor, which drives a single double-sided aspherical focus element.

The optics use 14 elements in 11 groups, including one SLD and three aspherical elements. Sigma's stated goal was low astigmatism, low field curvature and low sagittal coma flare from f/1.4. The barrel has an aperture ring with a click switch and a lock, an AFL button, an AF/MF switch and dust and splash sealing. The front element has a water- and oil-repellent coating. On L-Mount you can switch the focus ring between linear and non-linear response, and the lens works with Sigma's USB Dock.

Reviewer consensus

Reviewers found it very sharp at f/1.4, with excellent centre detail and good to excellent edges. Lateral colour fringing is negligible, coma is effectively absent and bokeh is smooth with only slight onion-ring texture. The 11-blade aperture keeps highlights round when stopped down a little. Flare resistance was rated good to very good.

The recurring criticisms are heavy vignetting at f/1.4, noticeable pincushion distortion that relies on in-camera correction, and clear focus breathing for video. Autofocus was described as quiet, quick and accurate. Some reviewers saw longitudinal colour fringing wide open that is gone by f/2. Most called it strong value next to pricier 50mm f/1.2 and f/1.4 options, though it is large and heavy for a fifty.

Owner sentiment

Owner feedback will appear once we have verified real-world reports for this lens.

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Strengths, weaknesses & performance

Strengths

  • +Sharp from f/1.4 across the frame
  • +Very low coma and lateral colour fringing
  • +Quiet, fast HLA autofocus
  • +De-clickable aperture ring with lock, AFL button
  • +Dust and splash sealing, water-repellent front element

Weaknesses

  • −Heavy vignetting at f/1.4
  • −Pincushion distortion relies on correction
  • −Visible focus breathing
  • −670g and 109.5mm long for a 50mm

Six-axis rating

SHARPBOKEHAFFLAREBUILDVALUE
Sharpness
9.2
Bokeh Rendering
8.8
Autofocus Speed
8.6
Flare Resistance
8.6
Build / Sealing
8.9
Value / Size
8.8

Editorial 0–10 ratings synthesised from published reviews.

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Technical specifications

Optics
MountL-Mount (FF) · full frame
Focal length50mm
CategoryStandard
Maximum aperturef/1.4
Minimum aperturef/16
Construction14 elements in 11 groups
Special elements1x SLD · 3x Aspherical · Super Multi-Layer Coating · Water & Oil Repellent Coating
Aperture blades11
Focus
Focus typeAutofocus
DriveHLA Linear Motor
Minimum focus0.45m
Max magnification0.15×
StabilisationNone (uses body IBIS)
TeleconvertersNot supported
Body
Weight670g
Diameter × length78.2 × 109.5mm
Filter thread⌀72mm
Weather sealingYes
Aperture ringYes
De-clickable apertureYes
Release year2023
Launch MSRP$849 USD
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Sources

Verified 2026-10-25 against the pages below. Specifications come from the maker; summaries only reflect reviews and owner reports we actually read.

Specifications

  • sigma-global.com› en/lenses/a023_50_14/
  • sigmaphoto.com› 50mm-f1-4-dg-dn-a

Launch price

  • lightandmatter.org› 2023/news-2/industry-news/new-sigma-50mm-f-1-4-art-for-mirro

Professional reviews

  • digitalcameraworld.com› reviews/sigma-50mm-f14-dg-dn-art-review
  • lenstip.com› 648.11-Lens_review-Sigma_A_50_mm_f_1.4_DG_DN_Summary.html
  • cameralabs.com› sigma-50mm-f1-4-dg-dn-art-review/
  • amateurphotographer.com› reviews/lens/sigma-50mm-f1-4-dg-dn-art-review
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