Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens now available for pre-order at $949



The US price of the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens will be $949 (as previously reported). B&H is currently taking pre-orders for the Nikon version.

Update: Adorama and Amazon are now also taking pre-orders.

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens MTF charts:



Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens design:



Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens specifications:

Lens Construction 13 Elements in 8 Groups
Angle of View 46.8º
Number of Diaphragm Blades 9
Mininum Aperture f16
Minimum Focusing Distance 40 cm / 15.7 in
Filter Size (mm) 77mm
Maximum Magnifications 1: 5.6
Dimensions

(Diameter x Length)
85.4 x 99.9 mm/ 3.4 x 3.9 in
Weight 815g / 28.7oz.



The new 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens is compatible with the Sigma USB lens dock that can perform firmware updates and focus adjustment:





The full Sigma press release can be found at PhotoRumors.