Canon
EF 28mm f/1.8 USM
 vs
Canon
50mm f/1.4 USM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM
Slightly better wide angle 28 mm vs 50 mm
Help
 More than 40% better wide angle
Slightly more magnification 1:5.5 (0.2x) vs 1:6.7 (0.2x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects more than 20% larger in your photo
Slightly smaller diameter 61 mm vs 74 mm
Help
 Around 20% smaller lens at the end
Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Reasons to consider the Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM
Wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/1.8
Help
 At its widest, the 50mm f/1.4 USM captures much more light, 0.7 f-stops
Slightly better telephoto 50 mm vs 28 mm
Help
 Around 80% more reach, less perspective distortion
Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM Learn more about
the Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast
Aperture Wide aperture Help
EF 28mm f/1.8 USM:f/1.8
50mm f/1.4 USM:f/1.4
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Length Short Help
EF 28mm f/1.8 USM:56 mm
50mm f/1.4 USM:51 mm
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
EF 28mm f/1.8 USM:28 mm
50mm f/1.4 USM:50 mm

Compared to low light lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Auto focus Auto focus Help
Easier to use

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Low light lens

$98 - $125
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the 50mm f/1.4 USM
Canon EF 35mm f/2

Canon EF 35mm f/2

Low light lens

$289
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the EF 35mm f/2 vs the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM
Compare the EF 35mm f/2 vs the 50mm f/1.4 USM
Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Low light lens

$1,439
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM vs the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM vs the 50mm f/1.4 USM
Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$370
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the 50mm f/1.4 USM
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Low light lens

$499
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Canon-ef vs the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM
Compare the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Canon-ef vs the 50mm f/1.4 USM
Canon 50mm f/2.5 Macro

Canon 50mm f/2.5 Macro

Macro lens

$269
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Magnification Has better macro
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the 50mm f/2.5 Macro vs the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM
Compare the 50mm f/2.5 Macro vs the 50mm f/1.4 USM
Canon EF 20mm f/2.8 USM

Canon EF 20mm f/2.8 USM

Wide angle lens

$489
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the EF 20mm f/2.8 USM vs the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM
Compare the EF 20mm f/2.8 USM vs the 50mm f/1.4 USM

Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 28mm f/2.8

Canon EF 28mm f/2.8

Wide angle lens

$239
Length Slightly shorter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the EF 28mm f/2.8 vs the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM
Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM

Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM

Wide angle lens

$649
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM vs the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef

Low light lens

$449
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Length Slightly longer
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef vs the 50mm f/1.4 USM
Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

Macro lens

$519
Magnification Much more magnification
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Length Longer
Compare the 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro vs the 50mm f/1.4 USM

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