When Sigma decided to go after the 50mm prime lens market, they apparently meant business, judging by the reviews I’ve seen so far. Amazing optics, very sharp, and nice bokeh, all packed into a hefty lens that is more expensive than the competitors may not sound like Sigma, but it is, and Ryan Brenizer can attest to that:
…The new lens is an optical marvel, sharp and contrasty even at f/1.4 and with a smooth rendering of out-of-focus areas that, while not quite as good as the best portrait lenses such as the 85mm f/1.4, at least isn’t completely outclassed by them, like every other 50mm I’ve ever used. It focuses quickly, silently and (at least on the Nikon D3 and D700) quite accurately.
-Ryan Brenizer
Now, at $499, the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 isn’t cheap for a 50mm prime, certainly more than the Nikon and Canon equivalents, and substantially larger, but performance-wise, it’s leading the pack.
Read Ryan Brenizer’s review here.
The Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM is available at Amazon for $499 and B & H Photo for $499
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I have a friend. He is a wedding photographer. He bought the Sigma 50/1.4 and likes it better that Canon 50/1.4
That seems to be the way the reviews are going. It’ll cost ya, but it is good glass