SIGMA just announced a new lens, the SIGMA 50mm F1.2 DG DN, available for Leica L-mount and Sony E-mount. Sharing the same aperture as the SIGMA 35mm f/1.2 DG DN that was released in 2018, this new lens becomes the brightest 50mm they offer so far. Let’s take a look at it! The SIGMA Art series continues expanding their catalog by adding the SIGMA 50mm F1.2 DG DN. Remember that DG denotes a lens designed for a full-frame camera and DN indicates ‘mirrorless’. The Japanese company claims this lens to be the “best standard lens in SIGMA’s history”. Among its characteristics, there is little flare, spherical aberration, and a reduction in color fringing. SIGMA 50mm F1.2 DG DN. Credit: SIGMA Image quality in a compact size SIGMA designed this 50mm lens not only by keeping image quality in mind but also by keeping it in a compact size and a lightweight body for today’s shooters (745g). By reducing chromatic aberration and fringing across the range, the company wants to offer a lens that can be used at its maximum aperture with high image quality. That is usually the selling point when we look for such fast lenses; we might want to use them wide open when needed without dealing with image degradation and softness. Main features SIGMA recognizes that, while some focus breathing is present, it is almost suppressed and unnoticeable. According to the company, the secret of the high performance of this 50mm F1.2 DG DN is the use...
Published By: CineD - Tuesday, 26 March