Sandra Backman

A few years ago I put more effort into my photography and opted to buy a Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM Art lens. The main reason I wanted this lens was because of the way it performs in low light and the super shallow depth of eld it lets you create. I have owned the lens for three years and it is one that I always make sure I pack on my adventures. I mainly use this lens outdoors for nature photography and I love the way it allows you to shoot within 40cm of a subject. I also dig it out when I photograph people as it’s a absolutely stunning portrait lens. I’ve recommended it to so many photographers over the years and will continue to do so.

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For and against

+ Very impressive sharpness

- Occasionally the focus fails at f/1.4

Sandra exploits the shallow depth of field created at f/1.4 Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM Art, 1/250sec at f/1.4, ISO 250

An example of the bokeh one can expect wide-open Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM Art, 1/160sec at f/1.4, ISO 320