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Sigma Art 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM 50mm

85.4 Portrait Score
50mmf/1.4Nikon FWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

The 14-element optical design with three ED and one aspherical element delivers exceptional sharpness and suppresses aberrations even at its bright f/1.4 maximum aperture. Its robust, weather-sealed metal build and smooth, ring-type HSM autofocus system offer a premium handling experience that belies its price point. This lens is best for portrait and studio photographers using Nikon F-mount DSLRs who demand critical image quality and shallow depth of field control without the cost of first-party optics.

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Price CA$999
Sigma Art 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM 50mm lens

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