#313 in Digital camera lenses
Reddit mentions of Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras
Sentiment score: 1
Reddit mentions: 3
We found 3 Reddit mentions of Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras. Here are the top ones.
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- Large Aperature, standard prime lens, has superior peripheral brightness and corrects the sagittal coma fare
- Standard lens with large maximum aperture of F1.4.
- Creates sharp images with high contrast and ensures superior peripheral brightness
- Incorporates molded glass aspherical lens, perfectly correcting coma aberration and creating superior image quality.
- Super multi-layer lens coating reduces flare and ghosting.
Features:
Specs:
| Color | black |
| Height | 3.34645 Inches |
| Length | 2.67716 Inches |
| Weight | 1.1133344231 Pounds |
| Width | 3.34645 Inches |
It might be more outspoken on the internet as a whole, but it isn't what I was referring to. It's not even what I read about. The professional reviews and reviews by serious enthusiasts I did read seem to agree that it's hit and miss with the Sigma lens. Either you get a good unit and you have a great lens, or you get a dud.
This one, for example. And this one. Also, these people are not complaining about how hard it is to focus wide open.
>sigma 50mm 1.4
is this the lens with such magic?
https://www.amazon.com/Sigma-50mm-Canon-Digital-Cameras/dp/B0018ZDGAC
It all depends on your budget. I would do this.
Rebel 3Ti Body...just the body:
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-T3i-Digital-Imaging-Body/dp/B004M170YC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1311808344&sr=8-1
with this lens - Sigma 50mm, f1.4:
http://www.amazon.com/Sigma-50mm-Canon-Digital-Cameras/dp/B0018ZDGAC/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1311808413&sr=1-1
You can learn everything you need to become a great photographer with this combination.