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Sigma 50mm f/1.4 HSM for Nikon

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Sigma 50mm f/1.4 HSM for Nikon

Despite the horrid luck we’ve had with the newer Sigma telephoto zooms, we decided to stock the new Sigma 50 f1.4 since so many of you want to try it. It has an HSM (hypersonic motor) drive for quick autofocusing, multiple coatings and aspheric elements to prevent flare and chromatic aberration, and appears to be a sharp, contrasty mid-range prime.

Roger’s take Its become apparent through many tests and online forums that the Sigma 50 is a ‘special’ lens. I was glad to find this out because it was driving me nuts. Its a very nice lens when you use it just right, with superb sharpness and smooth bokeh. But here’s the summary:

1) It works very well on crop frame cameras and at middle (5 to 15 feet) distance, so its a wonderful indoor lens.
2) On full frame cameras and to a slight extent on crop frame cameras the lens exhibits what I will term ‘schizophrenic autofocus’: Closer than 5 feet it will front focus, further than 20 feet it will backfocus. This is not a calibration issue, its just how it is.

Try and Buy Program: Lensrentals is pleased that our friends at SuperdigitalCity have made a special offer for our customers renting this item and considering purchase. Simply email your Lensrentals Invoice number to SuperdigitalCity and they will email you back a coupon code good for $21 (half of a week’s rental) off of the purchase of the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 HSM lens.

Specs:

Filter Size
77mm (nonrotating front element)
Aperture
f1.4-16
Length
2.7”
Diameter
3.3”
Weight
1.1 lb.
Hood
Yes
Minimum Focusing Distance
1.4 feet
Maximum Magnification
.19x
Angle of view: (full frame)
47 degrees
Zoom method
N/A
Image Stabilization
NONE
Focusing System
Internal, A/MF switch and clutch, hypersonic motor
Aperture Blades
9 curved, circular aperture
Groups/Elements
6/8
Low Dispersion Elements
0
Aspherical Elements
1
Weather Resistant
No

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MTF Chart:

Red lines indicate 10 lines/mm; green lines 30 lines/mm. Solid lines are Sagittal, dotted lines meridional.

If you are bored and don’t understand MTF charts, you can read about them HERE

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Pricing

LensRentals.com offers rentals of every length between 4 and 90 days. Some common selections are:

Rental Period Price Day Rate
4 days $26.25 ~$6.57 per day
7 days $35.00 $5.00 per day
10 days $47.25 ~$4.73 per day
14 days $61.25 ~$4.38 per day
21 days $82.25 ~$3.92 per day
30 days $103.25 ~$3.45 per day
45 days $134.75 ~$3.00 per day
60 days $157.50 ~$2.63 per day
90 days $203.00 ~$2.26 per day

The shopping cart will automatically update the quoted price as you adjust the length of your rental.

LensRentals also offers an optional damage waiver on this product, limiting your expense should it get damaged while in your possession.

Rental Period Waiver Price Total Price Day Rate
4 days +$7.50 $33.75 ~$8.44 per day
7 days +$10.00 $45.00 ~$6.43 per day
10 days +$13.50 $60.75 ~$6.08 per day
14 days +$17.50 $78.75 ~$5.63 per day
21 days +$23.50 $105.75 ~$5.04 per day
30 days +$29.50 $132.75 ~$4.43 per day
45 days +$38.50 $173.25 $3.85 per day
60 days +$45.00 $202.50 ~$3.38 per day
90 days +$58.00 $261.00 $2.90 per day

Shipping

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The shopping cart can automatically quote shipping, even for multi-item and oversize orders. Shipping multiple items together offers significant savings over shipping them individually.