Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art

Sigma 50mm f1.2 | Full Frame SIGMA

Lightest in its class: F1.2 brightness and the highest descriptive power of the Art range by SIGMA

The SIGMA 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art is here to break the mould. Belonging to the Art range, known for enhancing creative possibilities, this lens offers enormous descriptive power from the maximum aperture and a portability that allows its high performance to be deployed anywhere and on any stage. In terms of image quality, SIGMA has managed to achieve high resolving power from F1.2 and throughout the focusing range, while extolling the beauty of a punchy bokeh effect at the maximum aperture. The optical construction and mechanical design have been stripped down to the essentials in this lens, resulting in a significantly compact and lightweight body. This lens is also equipped with a full range of functions for professional use, including high-precision AF using the latest HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) motor, which allows you to reduce the volume of the assembly while maintaining its performance. Users will be able to enjoy the superb quality of this new Art F1.2, destined to transform the shooting experience into something truly special.

The highest descriptive power to squeeze the most out of the luminosity of f1.2

The SIGMA 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art has been designed with an emphasis on the ability to deliver high resolution from the maximum aperture throughout the focus range and wide, beautiful bokeh. The contrast between the sharpness of the focusing surface and the bokeh effect creates a three-dimensional effect thanks to the F1.2 aperture, increasing its expressive beauty through the use of a 13-blade diaphragm. Focus breathing is so well corrected that the F1.2 diaphragm can be used for video recording without hesitation.

• Maximum aperture of f1.2 and high resolution up to infinity focus

The latest optical design of the 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art SIGMA provides high resolving power with every aberration fully suppressed from the maximum aperture and with the ability to reproduce details without color bleed in any situation. In addition, floating focus improves performance at close range, ensuring high and stable image quality throughout the entire focal range, from the minimum focusing distance to infinity

• A rich, beautiful bokeh effect without color bleed

Correcting for spherical aberration, sagittal coma flare, axial chromatic aberration, and other aberrations, this lens provides images with natural bokeh that fades smoothly and without color bleed from the focal plane. Double-line bokeh is also suppressed, allowing you to take advantage of the pleasing blur effect in every creation.

• Rounded 13-blade diaphragm

This lens incorporates SIGMA's first 13-blade diaphragm, which retains its circular shape even when diaphragm from the maximum aperture. The precision on the surface of the aspherical lens has been taken care of to the utmost to obtain a round, smooth and beautiful bokeh effect.

• Designed to minimise focus breathing

Optimization of the focus group arrangement and the aspherical shape of the lenses significantly suppresses focus breathing. Thus, the unwanted modification of the angle of view due to the change of focus is minimized, favoring this transition to occur naturally during video recording.

• Designed to minimize flare and ghosting

In order to avoid flare and ghosting that reduce image quality, this lens is designed to cope with all incident light conditions thanks to tests carried out with state-of-the-art simulation technology. Resistance to strong backlighting allows for clear, sharp images under any lighting conditions

• . Lightest optics in its class, ideal for a wide range of applications

With the intention of achieving the highest optical performance without sacrificing the maximum possible portability, the lightest lens in its class has been condensed with top-notch quality. The SIGMA 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art performs excellently in any scenario and under any shooting conditions.

• New Dual HLA Mechanism

A newly developed system has made it possible to significantly reduce the volume of the assembly without compromising the maximum performance of the HLA motor, which is characterized by its high precision and quiet operation, and which is incorporated into the two focus groups. This technological innovation makes it possible to have a high-speed autofocus in a truly compact body.

The optical construction and mechanical design have been reduced to a minimum

Each piece of glass has been made as thick as possible, in a set that has four aspherical lenses and elements with a high refractive index. The sophisticated level of production technology at SIGMA's only manufacturing site, in Japan's Aizu region, provides the precision needed to process and mass-produce these fine glass elements. In addition, the floating focus ensures high performance while reducing the overall length of the barrel, resulting in the compact design of the lens. At the mechanical design stage of the SIGMA 50mm F1.2 DG DN | Art emphasized weight reduction. By systematically removing individual components, SIGMA has managed to make a leap in quality by producing the lightest optics in its class, weighing only 745 grams (in the L-Mount model).

A multitude of functionalities for professional use and excellent build quality

In addition to several features designed to make it easier to use, such as the AFL button (a feature available only on compatible cameras) and an aperture ring, care has been taken with the construction of the body and the high-quality feel it conveys to the touch. The SIGMA 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art has been designed to offer high functionality and reliability that meet the demanding demands of professionals, as well as excellent build quality that ensures long-lasting use.

• A tool to unleash creativity: excellent build quality with specifications from SIGMA's Art range

Combining high-precision parts made of lightweight and robust materials such as TSC (acronym for thermally stable composite, a polycarbonate with a thermal shrinkage rate equivalent to that of aluminium), the 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art SIGMA has an excellent build quality that translates into the robustness and durability expected in a lens from the Art range. all without sacrificing portability.

• Features for easy shooting

This lens is equipped with an AFL button to which various functions can be assigned via the camera menu (if the camera is compatible). In addition to the diaphragm ring, it has a diaphragm ring lock switch and another to activate or deactivate the click during the spin.

• Dust and splash resistant construction with coating to repel water and grease

In addition to its sealed structure, the front element of this lens has a coating to prevent the adhesion of water and grease to it, allowing you to shoot without headaches in any outdoor space. The structure is designed to be dust and splash resistant, but it is not submersible, so the lens must be prevented from coming into contact with large amounts of water.

• Petal-type sunshade included

A petal-type lens hood with a locking mechanism is supplied with the lens to secure its hold.

[Additional Features]

● Optical construction: 17 elements in 12 groups (4 aspherical elements)

● Internal Focus System

● Supports high-speed AF

● HLA linear motor

● Supports optical aberration correction

* Feature available on compatible cameras only. The fixes available depend on the camera model.

* On cameras where optical aberration correction is controlled with 'ON' or 'OFF' in the camera menu, it is necessary to leave all

aberration correction functions in 'ON' (AUTO).

● Support for DMF, AF + MF

● Supports AF assist ( SONY mount only)

● Super Multi-Layer Coating

● Water and oil coating on the front element

● Aperture ring

● Button to turn the aperture ring click on or off

● Opening ring lock switch

● AFL configurable button

* Compatible cameras only. Available features may vary depending on the camera.

● Focus Mode Switch

● Ability to switch between linear and non-linear focus ring configurations (only for

L-Mount)

* Feature available on compatible cameras only.

● Dust and splash water resistant structure

● Petal-type sunshade with locking mechanism LH782-03

● Compatible with the SIGMA USB Dock UD-11 (sold separately and for L-Mount only)

● Designed to minimize flare and ghosting effects

● Each optical SIGMA is subjected to the brand's MTF measuring system

● Rounded 13-blade diaphragm

● Durable, high-precision brass bayonet

● Mount conversion service available

● Craftsmanship 'Made in Aizu, Japan'

Includes

• case
• lens hood LH782-03
• LCF-72mm III front cover
• Back cover LCR I