A Review of the New Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN | Art Lens

The new Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN | Art is here, and it promises extreme performance and remarkable image quality at all apertures, all for a very reasonable price. How does it perform in the real world? This excellent video review takes a look. 

Coming to you from Christopher Frost, this fantastic video review takes a look at the new Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN | Art lens. With an extreme design and the promise of great image quality, the lens comes with a wide range of features, including:

  • f/1.2 maximum aperture for substantial bokeh effect and low-light shooting
  • Designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras and available in L mount and Sony E mount
  • Compact build for its class, promoting portability
  • Optically engineered to suppress various aberrations for clean, sharp images
  • 13-blade rounded diaphragm for extremely smooth and rounded bokeh
  • Innovative Dual HLA-driven floating focus system for consistent performance across all distances
  • Optimized to minimize focus breathing, enhancing video capture suitability
  • Dust and splash-resistant construction with a water and oil-repellent front coating
  • Durable brass bayonet mount, click/de-click aperture ring, AFL button, and AF/MF switch
  • Dimensions: 81.0 x 108. 8mm / 3.2 x 4.3 in.
  • Weight: 745g / 26.3 oz.
  • Accessories included: Case, Lens Hood LH782-03, Front Cap LCF-72mm III, Rear Cap LCR II

The lens is slated to ship on April 18, 2024 and is available for preorder here. Check out the video above for Frost's full thoughts. 

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Alex Cooke is a Cleveland-based portrait, events, and landscape photographer. He holds an M.S. in Applied Mathematics and a doctorate in Music Composition. He is also an avid equestrian.

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