Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM for Four Thirds System

Written by Eric on September 23rd, 2008 | 0 Comments


This large aperture lens becomes a medium telephoto lens offering 100mm equivalent angle of view on Four Thirds cameras. The optimum optical design and molded glass aspherical lens elements provide excellent correction of coma aberration. It ensures superior peripheral brightness and provides sharp, high contrast images even at the maximum aperture. The Super Multi Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting. Superior optical performance is ensured throughout the focusing range. The rounded 9 blades diaphragm creates an attractive blur. This lens incorporates HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor), ensuring a quiet and high speed AF as well as full time manual focusing capability.

FEATURES

  • Fast F1.4 aperture medium telephoto lens is ideal for portrait photography
  • Provides sharp and high contrast images even at the maximum aperture
  • Incorporates a molded glass aspherical lens, excellent for correcting coma aberration and creating
    superior image quality
  • Super Multi Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting
  • The rounded 9 blades diaphragm creates an attractive blur
  • HSM ensuring quiet and high speed AF with full time manual focusing

THE SPECIFICATIONS

  • Lens construction:8 elements 6 groups
  • Angle of view:24.4 degrees
  • Number of blades:9pcs
  • Minimum aperture:F16
  • Minimum Focusing Distance:45cm/17.7in.
  • Maximum Magnification:1:7.4
  • Filter Size:Ø77mm
  • Dimensions:Ø84.5mm×73.7mm/3.3in×2.9in
  • Lens Hood:Petal-type hood
  • Weight:530g/18.7oz.

Accessories

  • SIGMA DG UV 77mm
  • SIGMA DG WIDE CIRCULAR PL 77mm
  • LENS HOOD LH829-01 (Supplied)



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