{"id":25599,"date":"2024-11-14T19:26:45","date_gmt":"2024-11-14T18:26:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/?p=25599"},"modified":"2026-03-23T14:21:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T13:21:28","slug":"review-sigma-50mm-1-4-ex-still-worth-getting-in-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sigma-50mm-1-4-ex-still-worth-getting-in-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX &#8211; Still worth getting in 2025?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Introduction<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_66805\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-66805\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-66805\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_Title_Zf.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dh hsm sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review nikon zf z6 z7 z8 z9 z6iii z7iii\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_Title_Zf.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_Title_Zf-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_Title_Zf-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-66805\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX via Nikon FTZ II on Nikon Zf<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Back in 2008 the Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX was the biggest and most expensive 50mm f\/1.4 lens with AF for DSLRs. Now, 17 years later, it looks reasonably sized compared to its modern competitors and can be found used for bargain prices.<br \/>\nBut is it a lens still worth considering in 2025? Let us find out in this review!<br \/>\n<em><strong>Update April 2025:<\/strong> more samples added<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Sample Images<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_71047\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-71047\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-71047\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_Sample_Circus_1_2.0.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dh hsm sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_Sample_Circus_1_2.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_Sample_Circus_1_2.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_Sample_Circus_1_2.0-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-71047\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | FTZ II | Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_71049\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-71049\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-71049\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_Sample_Circus_3_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dh hsm sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_Sample_Circus_3_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_Sample_Circus_3_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_Sample_Circus_3_1.4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-71049\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | FTZ II | Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25982\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25982\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25982\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_9.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dh hsm sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_9.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_9-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_9-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25982\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_26035\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26035\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26035\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_18.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dh hsm sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_18.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_18-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_18-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-26035\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_66811\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-66811\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-66811\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_Zf_2.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dh hsm sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review nikon zf z6 z7 z8 z9 z6iii z7iii\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_Zf_2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_Zf_2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_Zf_2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-66811\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | FTZ II | Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_66810\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-66810\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-66810\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_Zf_1.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dh hsm sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review nikon zf z6 z7 z8 z9 z6iii z7iii\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_Zf_1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_Zf_1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_Zf_1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-66810\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | FTZ II | Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_70949\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-70949\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-70949\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Silbersalz_125T_ECN-2_F80_Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_1.4_13.jpg\" alt=\"Silbersalz silbersalz35 125t vivid edition fuji eterna tungsten analogue analog ecn-2\" width=\"800\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Silbersalz_125T_ECN-2_F80_Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_1.4_13.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Silbersalz_125T_ECN-2_F80_Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_1.4_13-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Silbersalz_125T_ECN-2_F80_Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_1.4_13-768x492.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-70949\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon F80 | Silbersalz 125T | ECN-2 | Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_70950\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-70950\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-70950\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Silbersalz_125T_ECN-2_F80_Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_1.4_14.jpg\" alt=\"Silbersalz silbersalz35 125t vivid edition fuji eterna tungsten analogue analog ecn-2\" width=\"800\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Silbersalz_125T_ECN-2_F80_Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_1.4_14.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Silbersalz_125T_ECN-2_F80_Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_1.4_14-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Silbersalz_125T_ECN-2_F80_Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_1.4_14-768x492.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-70950\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon F80 | Silbersalz 125T | ECN-2 | Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n\n<h2>Specifications \/ Version History<\/h2>\n<p>The Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX is the predecessor to today&#8217;s Sigma 50mm 1.4 Art and to make things more complicated there was also a facelift of the first version: early 50mm 1.4 EX have a rubbery felt finish while the later ones have a flat plastic casing. Optics are identical. The sample being reviewed here is one of the later ones and has the following specifications:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Diameter: 85 mm<\/li>\n<li>Field of view: 47\u00b0 (diagonally)*<\/li>\n<li>Length: 68 mm + adapter<\/li>\n<li>Weight: 510g + adapter (without hood, without caps)<\/li>\n<li>Filter Diameter: 77 mm<\/li>\n<li>Number of Aperture Blades: 9 (rounded)<\/li>\n<li>Elements\/Groups: 8\/6<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-26515 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/sigma_50_1.4_EX-300x221.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/sigma_50_1.4_EX-300x221.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/sigma_50_1.4_EX.jpg 340w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Close Focusing Distance: 0.45 m<\/li>\n<li>Maximum Magnification: 1:7.4<\/li>\n<li>Mount: Canon EF \/ Nikon F<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>*the Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX is wider than your usual 50mm lens<\/p>\n<p><em>The lens has been discontinued long time ago, it can be found used on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313&amp;_nkw=sigma+50mm+1.4+ex&amp;_sacat=0&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;campid=5337820130&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.de\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313&amp;_nkw=sigma+50mm+1.4+ex&amp;_sacat=0&amp;mkrid=707-53477-19255-0&amp;siteid=77&amp;mkcid=1&amp;campid=5337820130&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.de<\/a> for about <strong>$250\/250\u20ac <\/strong>(advertisement\/affiliate links)<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Handling\/Build quality<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25737\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25737\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25737 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dh hsm sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25737\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX (later finish)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Before the Zeiss Otus 55mm 1.4 and the Sigma 50mm 1.4 Art, 50mm lenses were often small double-gauss designs and usually very affordable. This Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX was probably the last double-gauss 50mm lens aimed at the higher end market and significantly bigger and heavier than the 50mm f\/1.4 lenses from Canon and Nikon at that time.<br \/>\nStill, compared to today&#8217;s higher end 50mm AF lenses it looks reasonably sized.<\/p>\n<p>There is a mechanical coupling between focus ring and helicoid and it takes roughly 100\u00b0 from the minimum focus distance (0.45 m) to infinity. Considering this is an AF lens the resistance is actually quite nice. An AF\/MF-switch can also be found on the lens.<\/p>\n<p>The lens feels solidly made at first sight, but it seems many suffer from grinding noise when focusing (this is true for AF and MF) as the whole heavy optical block has to be moved. That grinding noise can be a sign of the hypersonic motor failing in the not so distant future.<br \/>\nIf you have an early sample the felt on the lens barrel might also start to come off.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25738\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25738\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25738 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_hood.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dh hsm sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_hood.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_hood-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_hood-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25738\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX with hood<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The lens usually ships with a big petal-shaped lens hood.<\/p>\n<h2>Autofocus<\/h2>\n<p>I tried the EF version with the Sigma MC-11 adapter on Sony A7rII and A7III as well as the F-mount version via the Monster LA-FE1\/LA-FE2 adapters on the aforementioned Sony cameras as well as on the Nikon Z6 and Zf via Nikon&#8217;s own FTZ II adapters.<\/p>\n<p>As the EX lenses are not part of the &#8220;Sigma Global Vision&#8221; lineup this 50mm 1.4 is not officially supported by the Sigma MC-11. Setting aperture always worked fine, but the AF was not super reliable.<br \/>\nNot a setup I would want to use when I depend on it working properly (e.g. during a wedding).<\/p>\n<p>The F-mount version worked noticeably better via the FTZ II adapter on Nikon Z6 and Nikon Zf. Actually this Sigma lens works better here than it ever did on (D)SLRs.<\/p>\n<h2>Vignetting<\/h2>\n<h3>light falloff<\/h3>\n<p><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25615\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/vignetting_Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dg hsm gauss double sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"750\" height=\"610\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/vignetting_Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX.jpg 750w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/vignetting_Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX-300x244.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Wide open the light falloff amounts to roughly 1.9 EV, stopped down to f\/2.0 this improves to 1.0 EV, stopped down to f\/2.8 it is 0.7 EV and stopped down to f\/8.0 almost unnoticeable 0.4 EV.<br \/>\nCompared to smaller rangefinder lenses these values are a bit lower and comparable to the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-nikon-af-s-58mm-1-4g-better-than-its-reputation\/\">Nikon AF-S 58mm 1.4G<\/a>.<br \/>\nIt should be noted though, that the 50mm f\/1.4 lens with the lowest vignetting figures seems to be the successor of this lens, the Sigma 50mm 1.4 Art.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_31057\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-31057\" style=\"width: 1026px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-31057\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1026\" height=\"766\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX.png 1026w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX-300x224.png 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX-800x597.png 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX-768x573.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1026px) 100vw, 1026px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-31057\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>It is recommended to have a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/vignetting-graphs-explained\/\">this article<\/a> first to get an idea how this brightness graph works.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><strong>optical vignetting<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Fast lenses usually show a noticeable amount of optical vignetting. Without going too much into technical details optical vignetting leads to the truncation of light circles towards the borders of the frame.<br \/>\nIn the center of the frame almost every lens will render a perfect circle, but only lenses with very low optical vignetting will keep this shape in the corners.<br \/>\nSo in the following comparison we move from the center (left) to the extreme corner (right) and see how the shape of the light circle changes.<\/p>\n<div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-1-review-sigma-50mm-1-4-ex-still-worth-getting-in-2020-38362\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane1-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Sigma 50mm f\/1.4@f\/1.4<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane1-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Sigma 50mm f\/1.4@f\/2.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane1-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Nikon 58mm f\/1.4@f\/1.4<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane1-3\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Nikon 58mm f\/1.4@f\/2.0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-1-review-sigma-50mm-1-4-ex-still-worth-getting-in-2020-38362\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane1-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25621 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50_1.4_EX_Opt_Vig_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dg hsm gauss double sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50_1.4_EX_Opt_Vig_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50_1.4_EX_Opt_Vig_1.4-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50_1.4_EX_Opt_Vig_1.4-768x192.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane1-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25622 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50_1.4_EX_Opt_Vig_2.0.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dg hsm gauss double sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50_1.4_EX_Opt_Vig_2.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50_1.4_EX_Opt_Vig_2.0-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50_1.4_EX_Opt_Vig_2.0-768x192.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane1-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-22058 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/nikon_af-s_58mm_1.4g_optical_vignetting_1.4.png\" alt=\"nikon af-s 58mm 1.4g n nano high resolution bokeh portrait sony a7rII a7rIII a7rIV optical mechanical vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/nikon_af-s_58mm_1.4g_optical_vignetting_1.4.png 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/nikon_af-s_58mm_1.4g_optical_vignetting_1.4-300x75.png 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/nikon_af-s_58mm_1.4g_optical_vignetting_1.4-768x192.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane1-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-22059 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/nikon_af-s_58mm_1.4g_optical_vignetting_2.0.png\" alt=\"nikon af-s 58mm 1.4g n nano high resolution bokeh portrait sony a7rII a7rIII a7rIV optical mechanical vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/nikon_af-s_58mm_1.4g_optical_vignetting_2.0.png 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/nikon_af-s_58mm_1.4g_optical_vignetting_2.0-300x75.png 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/nikon_af-s_58mm_1.4g_optical_vignetting_2.0-768x192.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The performance of the Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX is not bad here. For comparison&#8217;s sake I included the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-nikon-af-s-58mm-1-4g-better-than-its-reputation\/\">Nikon AF-S 58mm 1.4G<\/a> and the results are quite similar. You also see a bit of onion ring structures caused by the aspherical elements which are clearly stronger with the Sigma lens.<\/p>\n<h2>Sharpness<\/h2>\n<h3>infinity <span id=\"infinity_42mp_Sony_A7rII\" tabindex=\"-1\">(42mp Sony A7rII)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25603 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sharpness_Sigma_50mm_1.4_R2.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dg hsm gauss double sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"1890\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sharpness_Sigma_50mm_1.4_R2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sharpness_Sigma_50mm_1.4_R2-127x300.jpg 127w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sharpness_Sigma_50mm_1.4_R2-542x1280.jpg 542w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sharpness_Sigma_50mm_1.4_R2-768x1814.jpg 768w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sharpness_Sigma_50mm_1.4_R2-650x1536.jpg 650w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The 42mp sensor shows why nowadays most higher end 50mm lenses feature more complex designs. The center is a bit soft from f\/1.4 to f\/2.0, in addition to that there is a significant midzone dip and the corners never look really great.<br \/>\nTherefore the Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX is not a great choice for infinity shooting.<\/p>\n<h3><em>portrait distance (1.4 m)<br \/>\n<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>For portraiture it isn&#8217;t so important how flat the field is, it is more interesting to see what the sharpness is like when focused at different parts of the frame to take field curvature out of the equation.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_20406\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20406\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-20406\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/portrait_distance.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/portrait_distance.png 3000w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/portrait_distance-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/portrait_distance-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/portrait_distance-800x533.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20406\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">positions of crops in the frame<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This is what I did here, I refocused for every shot and aperture to get the best possible result at different locations in the frame (center, inner midframe and outer midframe).<br \/>\nFocus distance was roughly 1.4 m and the circle of the dollar bill is more or less the size of a human eye.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-2-review-sigma-50mm-1-4-ex-still-worth-getting-in-2020-47860\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane2-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">center f\/1.4<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane2-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">center f\/2.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane2-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">center f\/2.8<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane2-3\" data-toggle=\"tab\">inner midframe f\/1.4<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane2-4\" data-toggle=\"tab\">inner midframe f\/2.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane2-5\" data-toggle=\"tab\">inner midframe f\/2.8<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane2-6\" data-toggle=\"tab\">outer midframe f\/1.4<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane2-7\" data-toggle=\"tab\">outer midframe f\/2.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane2-8\" data-toggle=\"tab\">outer midframe f\/2.8<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-2-review-sigma-50mm-1-4-ex-still-worth-getting-in-2020-47860\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane2-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25649 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50_1.4_ex_center_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dg hsm gauss double sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50_1.4_ex_center_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50_1.4_ex_center_1.4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50_1.4_ex_center_1.4-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane2-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25650 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50_1.4_ex_center_2.0.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dg hsm gauss double sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50_1.4_ex_center_2.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50_1.4_ex_center_2.0-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50_1.4_ex_center_2.0-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane2-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25651 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50_1.4_ex_center_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dg hsm gauss double sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50_1.4_ex_center_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50_1.4_ex_center_2.8-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50_1.4_ex_center_2.8-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane2-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25652 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50_1.4_ex_inner_midframe_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dg hsm gauss double sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50_1.4_ex_inner_midframe_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50_1.4_ex_inner_midframe_1.4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50_1.4_ex_inner_midframe_1.4-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane2-4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25653 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50_1.4_ex_inner_midframe_2.0.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dg hsm gauss double sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50_1.4_ex_inner_midframe_2.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50_1.4_ex_inner_midframe_2.0-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50_1.4_ex_inner_midframe_2.0-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane2-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25654 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50_1.4_ex_inner_midframe_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dg hsm gauss double sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50_1.4_ex_inner_midframe_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50_1.4_ex_inner_midframe_2.8-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50_1.4_ex_inner_midframe_2.8-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane2-6\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25655 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50_1.4_ex_outer_midframe_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dg hsm gauss double sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50_1.4_ex_outer_midframe_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50_1.4_ex_outer_midframe_1.4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50_1.4_ex_outer_midframe_1.4-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane2-7\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25656 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50_1.4_ex_outer_midframe_2.0.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dg hsm gauss double sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50_1.4_ex_outer_midframe_2.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50_1.4_ex_outer_midframe_2.0-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50_1.4_ex_outer_midframe_2.0-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane2-8\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25657 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50_1.4_ex_outer_midframe_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dg hsm gauss double sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50_1.4_ex_outer_midframe_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50_1.4_ex_outer_midframe_2.8-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50_1.4_ex_outer_midframe_2.8-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<em><span style=\"color: #808080;\">100% crops, A7III<\/span><br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Here the Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX actually shows a good performance, even in the outer midframe it is easily usable from the maximum aperture, this cannot be said about many (especially cheaper) f\/1.4 lenses.<\/p>\n<h3>close (0.45 m, 1:7.4)<em><br \/>\n<\/em><\/h3>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-3-review-sigma-50mm-1-4-ex-still-worth-getting-in-2020-22340\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane3-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/1.4<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane3-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane3-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.8<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane3-3\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/8.0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-3-review-sigma-50mm-1-4-ex-still-worth-getting-in-2020-22340\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane3-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25641 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_sharpness_close_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dg hsm gauss double sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_sharpness_close_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_sharpness_close_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_sharpness_close_1.4-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane3-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25642 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_sharpness_close_2.0.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_sharpness_close_2.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_sharpness_close_2.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_sharpness_close_2.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane3-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25643 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_sharpness_close_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dg hsm gauss double sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_sharpness_close_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_sharpness_close_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_sharpness_close_2.8-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane3-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25644 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_sharpness_close_8.0.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dg hsm gauss double sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_sharpness_close_8.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_sharpness_close_8.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_sharpness_close_8.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #808080;\"><em>100% crops from center, A7rII, because of focus shift (see corresponding section) I refocused for every shot.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>As is the case with many fast lenses without a floating elements design the performance at wider apertures near the minimum focus distance suffers a bit. Stopping down to f\/2.0 gets rid of most of the spherical aberration (&#8220;glow&#8221;) and the center performance steadily improves on stopping down further. From f\/2.8 the resolution in the center starts to look really good.<\/p>\n<h2>Flare resistance<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25981\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25981\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25981\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_8.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dh hsm sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_8-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25981\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX | f\/8.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As always evaluating flare is a complex matter since you can get any lens to look bad if you push it hard enough and a slight change of scenario can affect results a lot.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_26512\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26512\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26512\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/A7300917.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/A7300917.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/A7300917-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/A7300917-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-26512\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Ghosting is generally not a big issue, you can sometimes catch a small ghost here or there but this will rarely ruin your shot, at least stopped down. If you shoot into the sun at f\/1.4 you will find yourself with some more colorful blobs.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_26486\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26486\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26486\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/A7300915.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dh hsm sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/A7300915.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/A7300915-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/A7300915-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-26486\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX | f\/11<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Veiling flare is a completely different matter though. Strong point light sources inside the frame (e.g. backlight) or also outside the frame (even when using the hood) will often rob the image of a good portion of contrast.<br \/>\nThis becomes very obvious when looking at these three pictures:<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-4-review-sigma-50mm-1-4-ex-still-worth-getting-in-2020-34911\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane4-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">veiling flare<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane4-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">internal reflections<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane4-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">unaffected image<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-4-review-sigma-50mm-1-4-ex-still-worth-getting-in-2020-34911\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane4-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-26483 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/A7300912.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dh hsm sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/A7300912.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/A7300912-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/A7300912-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane4-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-26484 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/A7300913.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dh hsm sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/A7300913.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/A7300913-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/A7300913-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane4-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-26485 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/A7300914.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dh hsm sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/A7300914.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/A7300914-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/A7300914-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #808080;\"><em>Sony A7III | Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX | f\/8.0 | 1\/40s | hood attached<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The first picture shows the worst veiling flare I could create. If we move the camera so that the light source is moving further away from the frame the contrast is significantly higher, but there is a position where we see some internal reflection, even stopped down, which is pretty rare.<br \/>\nThe last picture shows the &#8220;normal&#8221; contrast of the lens, unaffected by stray light, for comparison.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Keep in mind though:<\/strong> adapters can have an influence on the performance in this category as well, so the lens might perform differently on a Canon EF camera or when using a different adapter.<\/p>\n<h2>Coma<\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-5-review-sigma-50mm-1-4-ex-still-worth-getting-in-2020-72849\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane5-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/1.4<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane5-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane5-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.8<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane5-3\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/4.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane5-4\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/5.6<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane5-5\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/8.0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-5-review-sigma-50mm-1-4-ex-still-worth-getting-in-2020-72849\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane5-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25681 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_Coma_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dg hsm gauss double sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_Coma_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_Coma_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_Coma_1.4-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane5-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25682 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_Coma_2.0.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dg hsm gauss double sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_Coma_2.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_Coma_2.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_Coma_2.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane5-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25683 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_Coma_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dg hsm gauss double sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_Coma_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_Coma_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_Coma_2.8-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane5-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25684 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_Coma_4.0.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dg hsm gauss double sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_Coma_4.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_Coma_4.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_Coma_4.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane5-4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25685 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_Coma_5.6.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dg hsm gauss double sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_Coma_5.6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_Coma_5.6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_Coma_5.6-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane5-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25686 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_Coma_8.0.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dg hsm gauss double sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_Coma_8.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_Coma_8.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_Coma_8.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #808080;\"><em>100% crops from extreme corner, focused on corner, A7rII<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Significant coma at f\/1.4 and f\/2.0. Big improvement at f\/2.8 and good performance starting at f\/4.0.<br \/>\nStill not a lens I would recommend for astrophotography at wider apertures.<\/p>\n<h2>Distortion<\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-6-review-sigma-50mm-1-4-ex-still-worth-getting-in-2020-13513\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane6-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">uncorrected<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane6-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">corrected<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-6-review-sigma-50mm-1-4-ex-still-worth-getting-in-2020-13513\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane6-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-26426 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_distortion_uncorrected.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dh hsm sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_distortion_uncorrected.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_distortion_uncorrected-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_distortion_uncorrected-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane6-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-26425 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_distortion_corrected.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dh hsm sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_distortion_corrected.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_distortion_corrected-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_distortion_corrected-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #808080;\"><em>Sony A7rII | Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX | f\/4.0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>There is only very little distortion which is hardly visible in most shots, Camera Raw and Lightroom ship with a profile which is doing a good job at correcting it.<\/p>\n<h2>Bokeh<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_26431\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26431\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26431\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_33.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dh hsm sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_33.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_33-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_33-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-26431\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7rII | Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>At the time of this lens&#8217; release it was pretty hard to find a 50mm lens with pleasing bokeh. There simply were no lenses like the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-voigtlander-50mm-1-2-nokton-e\/\">Voigtlander 50mm 1.2<\/a> let alone a <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-zhong-yi-mitakon-50mm-0-95-dark-knight\/\">Zhong Yi 50mm 0.95<\/a> available at that time.<br \/>\nCompared to its competition the Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX was often perceived as a 50mm lens with comparably pleasing bokeh, is this still the case when comparing it to modern alternatives? Let&#8217;s have a closer look.<\/p>\n<p>As is ususally the case in close focus scenarios the bokeh is smooth and non distracting:<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25988\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25988\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25988\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_15.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dh hsm sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_15.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_15-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_15-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25988\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_26420\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26420\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26420\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_27.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dh hsm sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_27.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_27-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_27-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-26420\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7rII | Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_66812\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-66812\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-66812\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_Zf_3.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dh hsm sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review nikon zf z6 z7 z8 z9 z6iii z7iii\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_Zf_3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_Zf_3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_Zf_3-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-66812\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | FTZ II | Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25975\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25975\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25975\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_2.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dh hsm sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25975\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>At mid distances the smooth transitions between in focus and out of focus areas look especially pleasing:<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25983\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25983\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25983\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_10.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dh hsm sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_10.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_10-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_10-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25983\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25990\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25990\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25990\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_17.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dh hsm sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_17.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_17-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_17-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25990\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Also at longer focus distances and with busy backgrounds the lens is doing a good job, but under some circumstances you can also spot traces of double edged structures (2nd picture, top right corner):<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25974\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25974\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25974\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_1.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dh hsm sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25974\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_26430\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26430\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-26430 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_32.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dh hsm sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_32.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_32-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_32-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-26430\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7rII | Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_26513\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26513\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26513\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/A7300957-2.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dh hsm sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/A7300957-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/A7300957-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/A7300957-2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-26513\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25978\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25978\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25978\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_5.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dh hsm sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_5-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25978\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This is not to say the bokeh is flawless, under some circumstances (longer focus distance, point light sources in the background) the out of focus highlights can take on distracting triangle shapes. And there can also be onion ring structures visible (see optical vignetting section).<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_26282\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26282\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26282\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_23.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dh hsm sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_23.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_23-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_23-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-26282\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7rII | Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It is still not that easy to find a 50mm lens with undistracting, pleasing bokeh rendering and while there are some lenses I would personally rate higher than the Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX these don&#8217;t have AF and are usually way more expensive.<\/p>\n<h2>Sunstars<\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-7-review-sigma-50mm-1-4-ex-still-worth-getting-in-2020-77634\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane7-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/1.4<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane7-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane7-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.8<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane7-3\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/4.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane7-4\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/5.6<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane7-5\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/8.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane7-6\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/11<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane7-7\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/16<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-7-review-sigma-50mm-1-4-ex-still-worth-getting-in-2020-77634\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane7-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25687 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_Sunstars_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dg hsm gauss double sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_Sunstars_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_Sunstars_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_Sunstars_1.4-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane7-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25688 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_Sunstars_2.0.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dg hsm gauss double sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_Sunstars_2.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_Sunstars_2.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_Sunstars_2.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane7-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25689 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_Sunstars_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dg hsm gauss double sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_Sunstars_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_Sunstars_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_Sunstars_2.8-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane7-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25690 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_Sunstars_4.0.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dg hsm gauss double sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_Sunstars_4.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_Sunstars_4.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_Sunstars_4.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane7-4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25691 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_Sunstars_5.6.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dg hsm gauss double sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_Sunstars_5.6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_Sunstars_5.6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_Sunstars_5.6-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane7-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25692 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_Sunstars_8.0.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dg hsm gauss double sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_Sunstars_8.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_Sunstars_8.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_Sunstars_8.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane7-6\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25693 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_Sunstars_11.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dg hsm gauss double sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_Sunstars_11.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_Sunstars_11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_Sunstars_11-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane7-7\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25694 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_Sunstars_16.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dg hsm gauss double sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_Sunstars_16.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_Sunstars_16-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_Sunstars_16-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #808080;\"><em>50% crops from center, A7rII<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX has 9 rounded aperture blades which are not perfecly aligned &#8211; as is often the case with Sigma lenses from that era &#8211; therefore the sunstars are not well defined. If you want to learn more about this topic have a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/best-lenses-for-sunstars\/\">this article<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Chromatic aberration<\/h2>\n<h3><strong>lateral<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-8-review-sigma-50mm-1-4-ex-still-worth-getting-in-2020-65951\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane8-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">uncorrected<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane8-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">corrected<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-8-review-sigma-50mm-1-4-ex-still-worth-getting-in-2020-65951\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane8-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-26091 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_lateral_CA_uncorrected.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dh hsm sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_lateral_CA_uncorrected.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_lateral_CA_uncorrected-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_lateral_CA_uncorrected-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane8-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-26090 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_lateral_CA_corrected.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dh hsm sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_lateral_CA_corrected.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_lateral_CA_corrected-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_lateral_CA_corrected-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #808080;\"><em>100% crops from corner, A7III<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>There are only minor lateral CA visible which are easily corrected in post.<\/p>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<h3><strong>longitudinal<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25637\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25637\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25637 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_focus_shift_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dg hsm gauss double sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_focus_shift_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_focus_shift_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_focus_shift_1.4-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25637\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7rII | Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX | f\/1.4 | 33% crop<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Near the minimum focus distance longitudinal CA are clearly visible at wider apertures.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-9-review-sigma-50mm-1-4-ex-still-worth-getting-in-2020-18219\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane9-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">full image<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane9-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">100% crop foreground<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane9-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">100% crop background<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-9-review-sigma-50mm-1-4-ex-still-worth-getting-in-2020-18219\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane9-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-26284 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_loca.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dh hsm sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_loca.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_loca-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_loca-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane9-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-26285 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_loca_crop1.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dh hsm sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_loca_crop1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_loca_crop1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_loca_crop1-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane9-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-26286 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_loca_crop2.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dh hsm sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_loca_crop2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_loca_crop2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_loca_crop2-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><em>Sony A7rII | Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX | f\/1.4<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>LoCA in the out of focus areas (&#8220;bokeh fringing&#8221;) are present and about average for a lens with these parameters.<\/p>\n<h2>Focus shift<\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-10-review-sigma-50mm-1-4-ex-still-worth-getting-in-2020-36460\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane10-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/1.4<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane10-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane10-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.8<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane10-3\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.8 refocused<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-10-review-sigma-50mm-1-4-ex-still-worth-getting-in-2020-36460\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane10-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25637 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_focus_shift_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dg hsm gauss double sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_focus_shift_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_focus_shift_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_focus_shift_1.4-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane10-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25638 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_focus_shift_2.0.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dg hsm gauss double sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_focus_shift_2.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_focus_shift_2.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_focus_shift_2.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane10-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25639 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_focus_shift_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dg hsm gauss double sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_focus_shift_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_focus_shift_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_focus_shift_2.8-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane10-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25640 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_focus_shift_2.8_refocused.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dg hsm gauss double sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_focus_shift_2.8_refocused.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_focus_shift_2.8_refocused-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_focus_shift_2.8_refocused-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #808080;\"><em>33% crops, A7rII<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX is known to show noticeable focus shift. When stopping down the plane of optimal focus slightly shifts to the back. Unfortunately the lens focuses at maximum aperture on the Sigma MC-11. When using one of the later metabones adapters you can change to the advanced mode for focusing at working aperture, but this will only work with the slower contrast AF. Luckily the focus shift is not that strong, so this will usually not be an issue in the field.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>good<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">bokeh (mostly)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">sharpness (portrait distance)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">distortion<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">vignetting<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">price<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td><strong>average<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>wider than your average 50<\/li>\n<li>sharpness (infinity)<\/li>\n<li>CA correction<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">build quality and handling<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">size\/weight<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td><strong>not good<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">focus shift<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">flare resistance<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">coma correction<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">field curvature<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Back in the day I have been using two samples of this lens on my Nikon DSLRs and it was a real pain. While sometimes the results were great, usually they were not, because in addition to the focus shift by design there was additional distance dependant focus shift which could not be fixed by the Sigma service. On higher end DSLRs you could fine tune the AF for one distance, but that meant worse performance at other distances.<br \/>\nAt least this issue has been solved when using the lens on a mirrorless camera, the AF accuracy is better than ever before.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately the EF version of the Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX is not officially supported by the MC-11 adapter and the AF really was not the most reliable, for portraiture sessions it is okay, for weddings or moving children it would not be my first choice.<\/p>\n<p>Luckily I found the F-mount version to work really well via the FTZ adapters on Nikon&#8217; Z-mount mirrorless cameras. My sample worked really well, it is however possible 50mm samples running on older firmware may not work as well.<\/p>\n<p>Let us talk about the optical qualities. The Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX seems to have been designed as a portrait lens, which makes sense. Off center sharpness at these distances is good, vignetting is comparably well behaved and there is of course the smooth and appealing bokeh, which can make this lens still desirable in 2025. The lens is also a bit wider than most other 50s, this will either be something you like or you don&#8217;t.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX is one of those lenses that you don&#8217;t buy for record breaking resolution figures but because you like the look of the images it produces. If that is the case I am sure you will be able to overlook some of the disadvantages.<br \/>\nThis is similar to what I have written in my <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-nikon-af-s-58mm-1-4g-better-than-its-reputation\/\">Nikon AF-S 58mm 1.4G<\/a> review, only here the lens is not prohibitively priced, but very affordable instead, therefore it is possible to buy a cheap one used, give it a try, and sell it with little to no loss should you not like it.<\/p>\n<p><em>The lens has been discontinued long time ago, it can be found used on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313&amp;_nkw=sigma+50mm+1.4+ex&amp;_sacat=0&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;campid=5337820130&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.de\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313&amp;_nkw=sigma+50mm+1.4+ex&amp;_sacat=0&amp;mkrid=707-53477-19255-0&amp;siteid=77&amp;mkcid=1&amp;campid=5337820130&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.de<\/a> for about <strong>$250\/250\u20ac <\/strong>(advertisement\/affiliate links)<\/em><\/p>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<h2>Alternatives<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<p>Just lately we put together a rather <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/guide-to-the-best-50mm-lenses-for-full-frame-sony-e-mount-cameras-a7iii-a7ii-a7riv-a7riii-a9-a9ii\/\">comprehensive guide on 50mm lenses<\/a> for Sony FE cameras which should give you a good overview.<\/p>\n<p>The most obvious competitor is probably the Samyang 50mm 1.4 AF. A lens none of us has used personally yet and that comes with very mixed reviews and some compromises as well.<\/p>\n<p>If you are looking for something smaller and don&#8217;t mind using manual focus the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-ttartisan-50mm-1-4\/\">TTArtisan 50mm 1.4<\/a> might also be worth a closer look as it can be bought new at a very reasonable price and shows slightly better performance overall including similarly nice bokeh rendering.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Sample Images<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_71050\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-71050\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-71050\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_Sample_Circus_4_2.0.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dh hsm sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_Sample_Circus_4_2.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_Sample_Circus_4_2.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_Sample_Circus_4_2.0-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-71050\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | FTZ II | Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_71051\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-71051\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-71051\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_Sample_Circus_5_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dh hsm sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_Sample_Circus_5_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_Sample_Circus_5_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_Sample_Circus_5_1.4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-71051\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | FTZ II | Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_71048\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-71048\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-71048\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_Sample_Circus_2_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dh hsm sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_Sample_Circus_2_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_Sample_Circus_2_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_Sample_Circus_2_1.4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-71048\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | FTZ II | Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_26511\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26511\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26511\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/A7300925.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dh hsm sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/A7300925.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/A7300925-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/A7300925-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-26511\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_26279\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26279\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26279\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_19.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dh hsm sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_19.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_19-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_19-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-26279\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7rII | Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_26424\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26424\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26424\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_31.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dh hsm sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_31.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_31-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_31-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-26424\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7rII | Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_26423\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26423\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26423\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_30.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dh hsm sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_30.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_30-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_30-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-26423\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7rII | Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_26422\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26422\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26422\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_29.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dh hsm sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_29.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_29-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_29-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-26422\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7rII | Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_26283\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26283\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26283\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_24.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dh hsm sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_24.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_24-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_24-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-26283\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7rII | Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_26281\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26281\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26281\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_22.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dh hsm sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_22.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_22-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_22-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-26281\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7rII | Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25984\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25984\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25984\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_11.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dh hsm sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_11.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_11-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25984\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX | f\/6.3<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25987\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25987\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25987\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_14.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dh hsm sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_14.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_14-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_14-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25987\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX | f\/8.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25989\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25989\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25989\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_16.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dh hsm sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_16.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_16-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_16-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25989\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_26418\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26418\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26418\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_25.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dh hsm sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_25.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_25-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_25-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-26418\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7rII | Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_26419\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26419\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26419\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_26.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dh hsm sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_26.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_26-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_26-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-26419\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7rII | Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25986\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25986\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25986\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_13.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dh hsm sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_13.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_13-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_13-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25986\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX | f\/6.3<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_66813\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-66813\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-66813\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_Zf_4.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 50mm 1.4 ex dh hsm sony a7riii a7riv sharpness bokeh resolution contrast review nikon zf z6 z7 z8 z9 z6iii z7iii\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_Zf_4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_Zf_4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sigma_50_1.4_EX_sample_Zf_4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-66813\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | FTZ II | Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_70951\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-70951\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-70951\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Silbersalz_125T_ECN-2_F80_Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_4.0_1.jpg\" alt=\"Silbersalz silbersalz35 125t vivid edition fuji eterna tungsten analogue analog ecn-2\" width=\"800\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Silbersalz_125T_ECN-2_F80_Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_4.0_1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Silbersalz_125T_ECN-2_F80_Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_4.0_1-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Silbersalz_125T_ECN-2_F80_Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_4.0_1-768x492.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-70951\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon F80 | Silbersalz 125T | ECN-2 | Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX | f\/4.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_70947\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-70947\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-70947\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Silbersalz_125T_ECN-2_F80_Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_1.4_10.jpg\" alt=\"Silbersalz silbersalz35 125t vivid edition fuji eterna tungsten analogue analog ecn-2\" width=\"800\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Silbersalz_125T_ECN-2_F80_Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_1.4_10.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Silbersalz_125T_ECN-2_F80_Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_1.4_10-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Silbersalz_125T_ECN-2_F80_Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_1.4_10-768x492.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-70947\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon F80 | Silbersalz 125T | ECN-2 | Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_70944\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-70944\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-70944\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Silbersalz_125T_ECN-2_F80_Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_1.4_4.jpg\" alt=\"Silbersalz silbersalz35 125t vivid edition fuji eterna tungsten analogue analog ecn-2\" width=\"800\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Silbersalz_125T_ECN-2_F80_Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_1.4_4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Silbersalz_125T_ECN-2_F80_Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_1.4_4-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Silbersalz_125T_ECN-2_F80_Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_1.4_4-768x492.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-70944\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon F80 | Silbersalz 125T | ECN-2 | Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_70946\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-70946\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-70946\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Silbersalz_125T_ECN-2_F80_Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_1.4_9.jpg\" alt=\"Silbersalz silbersalz35 125t vivid edition fuji eterna tungsten analogue analog ecn-2\" width=\"800\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Silbersalz_125T_ECN-2_F80_Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_1.4_9.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Silbersalz_125T_ECN-2_F80_Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_1.4_9-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Silbersalz_125T_ECN-2_F80_Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_1.4_9-768x492.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-70946\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon F80 | Silbersalz 125T | ECN-2 | Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_70945\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-70945\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-70945\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Silbersalz_125T_ECN-2_F80_Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_1.4_8.jpg\" alt=\"Silbersalz silbersalz35 125t vivid edition fuji eterna tungsten analogue analog ecn-2\" width=\"800\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Silbersalz_125T_ECN-2_F80_Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_1.4_8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Silbersalz_125T_ECN-2_F80_Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_1.4_8-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Silbersalz_125T_ECN-2_F80_Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_1.4_8-768x492.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-70945\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon F80 | Silbersalz 125T | ECN-2 | Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_70943\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-70943\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-70943\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Silbersalz_125T_ECN-2_F80_Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_1.4_3.jpg\" alt=\"Silbersalz silbersalz35 125t vivid edition fuji eterna tungsten analogue analog ecn-2\" width=\"800\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Silbersalz_125T_ECN-2_F80_Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_1.4_3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Silbersalz_125T_ECN-2_F80_Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_1.4_3-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Silbersalz_125T_ECN-2_F80_Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_1.4_3-768x492.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-70943\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon F80 | Silbersalz 125T | ECN-2 | Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_70893\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-70893\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-70893\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Phoenix_200_ECN-2_100_F80_Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_5.6_4.jpg\" alt=\"harman phoenix 200 review nikon f analogue film t\u00fcbingen ecn-2 f80 f100 f5 f6\" width=\"800\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Phoenix_200_ECN-2_100_F80_Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_5.6_4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Phoenix_200_ECN-2_100_F80_Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_5.6_4-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Phoenix_200_ECN-2_100_F80_Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_5.6_4-768x492.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-70893\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon F80 | Harman Phoenix 200 | ECN-2 | Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX | f\/5.6<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_70892\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-70892\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-70892\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Phoenix_200_ECN-2_100_F80_Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_5.6_1.jpg\" alt=\"harman phoenix 200 review nikon f analogue film t\u00fcbingen ecn-2 f80 f100 f5 f6\" width=\"800\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Phoenix_200_ECN-2_100_F80_Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_5.6_1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Phoenix_200_ECN-2_100_F80_Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_5.6_1-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Phoenix_200_ECN-2_100_F80_Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_5.6_1-768x492.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-70892\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon F80 | Harman Phoenix 200 | ECN-2 | Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX | f\/5.6<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_70890\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-70890\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-70890\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Phoenix_200_ECN-2_100_F80_Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_4.0_2.jpg\" alt=\"harman phoenix 200 review nikon f analogue film t\u00fcbingen ecn-2 f80 f100 f5 f6\" width=\"800\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Phoenix_200_ECN-2_100_F80_Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_4.0_2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Phoenix_200_ECN-2_100_F80_Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_4.0_2-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Phoenix_200_ECN-2_100_F80_Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_4.0_2-768x492.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-70890\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon F80 | Harman Phoenix 200 | ECN-2 | Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX | f\/4.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_70888\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-70888\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-70888\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Phoenix_200_ECN-2_100_F80_Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_1.4_20.jpg\" alt=\"harman phoenix 200 review nikon f analogue film t\u00fcbingen ecn-2 f80 f100 f5 f6\" width=\"800\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Phoenix_200_ECN-2_100_F80_Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_1.4_20.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Phoenix_200_ECN-2_100_F80_Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_1.4_20-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Phoenix_200_ECN-2_100_F80_Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_1.4_20-768x492.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-70888\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon F80 | Harman Phoenix 200 | ECN-2 | Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_70883\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-70883\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-70883\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Phoenix_200_ECN-2_100_F80_Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_1.4_3.jpg\" alt=\"harman phoenix 200 review nikon f analogue film t\u00fcbingen ecn-2 f80 f100 f5 f6\" width=\"800\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Phoenix_200_ECN-2_100_F80_Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_1.4_3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Phoenix_200_ECN-2_100_F80_Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_1.4_3-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Phoenix_200_ECN-2_100_F80_Sigma_50mm_1.4_EX_1.4_3-768x492.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-70883\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon F80 | Harman Phoenix 200 | ECN-2 | Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Further Reading<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/lenses\/all-lens-reviews\/\">All Lens Reviews<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/what-makes-a-picture-good\/\">What makes a picture good?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sigma-35mm-1-2-art-dg-dn\/\">Review: Sigma 35mm 1.2 Art DG DN<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sigma-40mm-1-4-art\/\">Review: Sigma 40mm 1.4 Art<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sigma-105mm-1-4-dg-hsm-art-the-bokeh-master\/\">Review: Sigma 105mm 1.4 Art<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Support Us<\/h2>\n<p>Did you find this article useful or just liked reading it? 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