Incredible resolution perfect for the high-megapixel era. Designed to offer ultimate 50 mm F1.4 performance, this refined lens perfectly represents the ideals of the Sigma Art line. The staple Sigma 50mm 1.4 DG HSM has been redesigned and reengineered to set a new standard for the Art line. With a large 1.4 aperture, the Sigma 50mm 1.4 prime lens is a pro level performer for shooting everything including portrait photography, landscape photography, studio photography and street photography. A Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) ensures quiet, smooth and accurate autofocusing and paired with Special Low Dispersion (SLD) glass and Super Multi-Layer coating, the 50mm 1.4 is a high performance lens for the modern DSLR sensors. 13 elements in 8 groups allow for unsurpassed performance even at wide apertures and close-up photography is easily managed with a minimum focusing distance of 40cm. Highlights: Completely redesigned and reengineered Exceptional Image Quality Incredible focal point sharpness when wide open Pairs well with Pro-Level DSLR's MTF A1-tested Front & rear lens caps and lens hood (LH830-02) is included Sony E Mount Top optical performance makes it the ultimate go-to lens. An icon of SIGMA quality, this is the ideal standard lens.SIGMA was the first lens manufacturer to introduce a 50mm F1.4 lens. Now, to create the ultimate go-to lens, they took optical performance and image quality to the limit. The result is a true icon of SIGMA quality. Fulfilling the concept of...