Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens First Comparison Test

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Xitek published the first comparison images of the new Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens and three other lenses: Sony Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZA lens, Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 58mm f/1.4G lens, Zeiss Otus 1.4/55 lens. Sigma said that the performance of their new 50mm Art lens should be very close to the $4,000 Zeiss 55mm f/1.4 Otus Distagon T*.  See below:

The nomenclature of the jpg files shown is as followed:

311: the new Sigma 50mm f/1.4 Art (price unknown)
Sony: Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZA SSM ($1,498)
Nikon: Nikkor AF-S 58mm f/1.4G ($1,696.95)
Otus: Zeiss 55mm f/1.4 Otus ($3,990)

Vignetting graphs and specs comparisons between the four lenses:

The Australian website CameraPro listed the new Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens for pre-order, with a price at $1,499.00. See below:

Via: Photo Rumors