Sigma Cine 50mm T1.5 FF High Speed Prime Lens
The Sigma 50mm T1.5 FF is a 50mm f/1.5 lens designed for Canon EF, Sony E, PL Mount, L Mount Alliance mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Sigma Cine 50mm T1.5 FF High Speed Prime Lens
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Lens Overview — Sigma 50mm T1.5 FF
Key Features — Sigma 50mm T1.5 FF
50mm T1.5 Aperture: A maximum aperture of T1.5 provides strong, calibrated light transmission for reliable exposure in low-light and controlled production environments.
Full-Frame Coverage: Covers a full-frame image circle, making it compatible with large-format cinema cameras and full-frame mirrorless bodies.
Multiple Mount Options: Available in Canon EF, Sony E, PL Mount, and L-Mount configurations, allowing the lens to be used across a wide range of professional cinema and mirrorless platforms.
Cinema Manual Focus: Designed for dedicated focus pullers, with a smooth, dampened manual focus ring suited to precise, repeatable focus pulls in narrative and commercial productions.
Standard 50mm Focal Length: The 50mm field of view closely approximates natural human perspective, making it a versatile choice for dialogue, portraiture, and general cinematic coverage.
T-Stop Calibration: Aperture is rated in T-stops rather than f-stops, giving cinematographers accurate, consistent exposure values when matching across multiple lenses in a set.
Lens Specifications — Sigma 50mm T1.5 FF
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Video / Cinematography, Studio, Creative Effects |
| Lens Type | Cine |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 50mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.5 |
| Camera System | Cinema / Video |
| Lens Mount | Canon EF, Sony E, PL Mount, L Mount Alliance |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Weight | 1125g |
Description — Sigma 50mm T1.5 FF
The Sigma Cine 50mm T1.5 FF High Speed Prime is a dedicated cinema lens built around a 50mm focal length and a maximum aperture of T1.5, offering strong light transmission for professional film and video production. It covers a full-frame image circle and is available in Canon EF, Sony E, PL Mount, and L-Mount configurations, giving productions the flexibility to deploy it across a variety of cinema and mirrorless camera platforms. Designed exclusively for manual focus, it integrates naturally into traditional cinema workflows that rely on a dedicated focus puller.
With no image stabilization, it is best suited for use on stabilized rigs, gimbals, or controlled shooting environments. The lens weighs 1125g, reflecting the robust optical construction required for a high-speed full-frame cinema prime. Whether used on a narrative feature, commercial shoot, or high-end branded content production, the 50mm T1.5 provides a standard focal length perspective with the aperture performance that demanding productions require.
Pros — Sigma 50mm T1.5 FF
- ✓Fast T1.5 maximum aperture supports strong light transmission for cinema production
- ✓Full-frame format coverage handles larger sensor cinema and mirrorless cameras
- ✓Available in four mounts — Canon EF, Sony E, PL Mount, and L-Mount — for broad camera compatibility
Cons — Sigma 50mm T1.5 FF
- ✗No autofocus — requires dedicated focus puller or manual operation in all shooting scenarios
- ✗No image stabilization, so stabilized rigs or gimbals are necessary for handheld work
- ✗At 1125g, the lens adds significant weight to a camera build
Videos — Sigma 50mm T1.5 FF
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