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Sigma · Full frame · Prime · Third-party
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
FOCAL 50mmAPERTURE f/1.4WEIGHT 815gFILTER 77mm
Portraits
New ≈£749
Used at MPB*£184–499
Overview
The Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art is a full frame 50mm f/1.4 prime lens made in 2 mounts. It weighs about 815g and takes 77mm filters.
It's a strong choice for portraits. Around 85mm equivalent with a fast aperture (f/1.8 or brighter) for background blur.
In our database it fits 19 camera bodies natively and 37 with an adapter. Approximate new price is £749; used at MPB it sells for £184–499 depending on condition and mount (checked 5 November 2026).
Specifications
| Brand | Sigma |
| Mounts | Canon EF / EF-S (Third-party), Nikon F (Third-party) |
| Coverage | Full frame |
| Focal length | 50mm |
| Equivalent on Full frame | 50mm |
| Equivalent on APS-C (×1.5) | 75mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.4 |
| Focus | Autofocus |
| Stabilisation | No |
| Weather sealing | No |
| Weight | ≈815 g |
| Filter thread | 77 mm |
| Approx. new price | £749 |
| Used at MPB (Canon EF / EF-S) | £334–499 |
| Used at MPB (Nikon F) | £184–214 |
Compatible camera bodies
19 native · 37 adapted
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV2016 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £249Canon EOS 6D Mark II2017 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £424Canon EOS 90D2019 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £589Canon EOS 80D2016 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £444Canon EOS 250D2019 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £374Nikon D8502017 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £699Nikon D7802020 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £639Nikon D5002016 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £434Nikon D75002017 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £299Nikon D56002016 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £234Canon EOS-1D X Mark III2020 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £789Canon EOS-1D X Mark II2016 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £279Canon EOS 77D2017 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £304Canon EOS 800D2017 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £354Canon EOS 850D2020 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £454Canon EOS 2000D2018 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £194Nikon D62020 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £529Nikon D52016 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £309Nikon D35002018 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £79Canon EOS R5 Mark II2024 · Full frameAdaptedVia Canon EF-EOS R adapter, full autofocus · used from £3,199Canon EOS R32021 · Full frameAdaptedVia Canon EF-EOS R adapter, full autofocus · used from £2,099Canon EOS R52020 · Full frameAdaptedVia Canon EF-EOS R adapter, full autofocus · used from £1,239Nikon Z82023 · Full frameAdaptedVia Nikon FTZ II adapter · used from £2,229Nikon Z92021 · Full frameAdaptedVia Nikon FTZ II adapter · used from £2,449Canon EOS R102022 · APS-CAdaptedVia Canon EF-EOS R adapter, full autofocus · used from £699Canon EOS R72022 · APS-CAdaptedVia Canon EF-EOS R adapter, full autofocus · used from £664Canon EOS R82023 · Full frameAdaptedVia Canon EF-EOS R adapter, full autofocus · used from £789Canon EOS R6 Mark II2022 · Full frameAdaptedVia Canon EF-EOS R adapter, full autofocus · used from £1,369Canon EOS R6 Mark III2025 · Full frameAdaptedVia Canon EF-EOS R adapter, full autofocus · used from £1,779Canon EOS R62020 · Full frameAdaptedVia Canon EF-EOS R adapter, full autofocus · used from £809Canon EOS R2018 · Full frameAdaptedVia Canon EF-EOS R adapter, full autofocus · used from £504Canon EOS RP2019 · Full frameAdaptedVia Canon EF-EOS R adapter, full autofocus · used from £334Nikon Z50 II2024 · APS-CAdaptedVia Nikon FTZ II adapter · used from £624Nikon Z5 II2025 · Full frameAdaptedVia Nikon FTZ II adapter · used from £1,009Nikon Z6 III2024 · Full frameAdaptedVia Nikon FTZ II adapter · used from £1,489Nikon Zf2023 · Full frameAdaptedVia Nikon FTZ II adapter · used from £1,179Nikon Z fc2021 · APS-CAdaptedVia Nikon FTZ II adapter · used from £499Nikon Z6 II2020 · Full frameAdaptedVia Nikon FTZ II adapter · used from £609Nikon Z62018 · Full frameAdaptedVia Nikon FTZ II adapter · used from £469Nikon Z72018 · Full frameAdaptedVia Nikon FTZ II adapter · used from £699Nikon Z52020 · Full frameAdaptedVia Nikon FTZ II adapter · used from £509Nikon Z502019 · APS-CAdaptedVia Nikon FTZ II adapter · used from £349Canon EOS M50 Mark II2020 · APS-CAdaptedVia Canon EF-EOS M adapter, full autofocus · used from £364Canon EOS M6 Mark II2019 · APS-CAdaptedVia Canon EF-EOS M adapter, full autofocus · used from £524Canon EOS R12024 · Full frameAdaptedVia Canon EF-EOS R adapter, full autofocus · new ≈£6,399Canon EOS R502023 · APS-CAdaptedVia Canon EF-EOS R adapter, full autofocus · used from £244Canon EOS R1002023 · APS-CAdaptedVia Canon EF-EOS R adapter, full autofocus · used from £394Canon EOS R50 V2025 · APS-CAdaptedVia Canon EF-EOS R adapter, full autofocus · used from £459Canon EOS R5 C2022 · Full frameAdaptedVia Canon EF-EOS R adapter, full autofocus · used from £2,049Canon EOS M502018 · APS-CAdaptedVia Canon EF-EOS M adapter, full autofocus · used from £254Canon EOS M2002019 · APS-CAdaptedVia Canon EF-EOS M adapter, full autofocus · new ≈—Canon EOS M1002017 · APS-CAdaptedVia Canon EF-EOS M adapter, full autofocus · used from £219Canon EOS M52016 · APS-CAdaptedVia Canon EF-EOS M adapter, full autofocus · used from £204Canon EOS M62017 · APS-CAdaptedVia Canon EF-EOS M adapter, full autofocus · used from £214Nikon Z7 II2020 · Full frameAdaptedVia Nikon FTZ II adapter · used from £924Nikon Z302022 · APS-CAdaptedVia Nikon FTZ II adapter · used from £474
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Where to buy
*Used prices on this site come from MPB on 5 November 2026. MPB only lists what it has bought in, so "None listed" means none in their stock that day, not that Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art is hard to find. Check these trusted UK dealers too.
MPB ↗UsedOnline used specialist with condition grading and a 12-month warranty. Prices on this site are MPB snapshots.Wex Photo Video ↗New & usedOne of the largest UK photo retailers: official UK stock, a big used department and trade-ins.Park Cameras ↗New & usedSpecialist with stores in West Sussex and London; official UK stock.London Camera Exchange ↗New & usedHigh-street chain across UK towns: inspect used gear in person.Clifton Cameras ↗NewAuthorised UK dealer for Canon, Sony, Nikon and more, with UK warranties.Cotswold Cameras ↗New · grey importCheaper parallel imports. No UK manufacturer warranty; store-backed guarantee instead.
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Frequently asked questions
Which cameras is the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art compatible with?
It's available for Canon EF / EF-S, Nikon F. Native bodies here include Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, Canon EOS 6D Mark II, Canon EOS 90D, Canon EOS 80D, Canon EOS 250D, Nikon D850, and it adapts to Canon and Nikon mirrorless bodies.
Is the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art weather sealed?
No, it has no weather sealing; protect it in rain.
Does the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art have image stabilisation?
No. Use a camera with in-body stabilisation (IBIS) for steady hand-held shots.
What is the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art best for?
Portraits. Around 85mm equivalent with a fast aperture (f/1.8 or brighter) for background blur.