How does this compare to a Canon 50mm 1.8 ? Was thinking to upgrade but not sure if i should get another 50mm if its not much difference

No comparison! This lens even out performs Canon's 1.4 in most areas! One area it really blows a lot 50mm out of the water in is bokeh quality! It has 9 round blades that make a heck of difference and give it it's quality D.O.F. and bokeh. Some have compared it's build quality and performance more closer to Canon's 50mm 1.2L. I'm a fashion and beauty photographer and use this lens quite often, and I can confidently stand behind this glass! If you can buy it, buy it! To see some of the photos I've taken with this lens visit my site: www.richardanthonyevans.com.

As the description does not say, does this lens come with a hood? caps? bag?...Thanks for any help.

The Sigma 50mm f/1,4, as sent from the factory, comes with both caps, a generous hood and a sturdy cubic, or virtually cubic, lens case. IMHO, this lens is excellent value for the money and performs exceptionally well. I own one of these lenses and would recommend this lens to a close friend. Good shooting!

Is this lens compatible with a Rebel t3i?

On my answer page, a Nikon Mount Lens is shown. It is not compatible with Canon at all, period. But if you buy a Canon Mount, yes, the t3i will accept all EF and EF-S lenses. It is a crop frame sensor, and uses the sweet spots on EF Lenses, and Canon mount Sigma Lenses. Sigma DG mount is for full or crop frame, DC is for crop frame only. You must be weary of the bad reviews, it's the same glass. I have no problems whatsoever with Sigma lenses, I own 5. IMHO these people are pixel peepers who send their lenses back for recalibration, and get on every lens review site to spread their venom. I'm using mine on a Rebel XS Body and an EOS 7D body and a Canon Film Camera, all with perfect focus. I use the center spot focus alone. Cameras cannot focus on different depths at same time. I almost didn't buy Sigma, but I cannot substantiate all the bad reviews, Sigma works out perfectly for me. Sure cheaper than Canon "L" Glass.

50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras

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