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differences

Reasons to consider the Pentax 55mm f/1.4 DA* SDM

LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Pentax 55mm f/1.4 DA* SDM vs the Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM.
Pentax SMC 55mm f/1.4 DA* SDM Learn more about
the Pentax 55mm f/1.4 DA* SDM

Reasons to consider the Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM vs the Pentax 55mm f/1.4 DA* SDM.
Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM Learn more about
the Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Very wide aperture Help
f/1.4
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
55mm f/1.4 DA* SDM:Pentax SDM
50mm f/1.4 USM:Canon USM
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
55mm f/1.4 DA* SDM:55 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
Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Low light lens

$1,439

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Low light lens

$1,999

Weight Is heavier

Pentax SMC 55mm f/1.4 DA* SDM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Zeiss Distagon 25mm f/2.8 ZK T* Pentax-k

Zeiss Distagon 25mm f/2.8 ZK T* Pentax-k

Lens

$948

Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Pentax-k

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Pentax-k

Low light lens

$499

Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Weight Slightly heavier
Pentax SMC  FA 31mm f/1.8

Pentax SMC FA 31mm f/1.8

Low light lens

$1,297

Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Pentax SMC DA 40mm f/2.8 XS

Pentax SMC DA 40mm f/2.8 XS

Lens

$247

Weight Slightly lighter
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Zeiss Distagon 35mm f/2 ZK T* Pentax-k

Zeiss Distagon 35mm f/2 ZK T* Pentax-k

Low light lens

$948

Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor

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
Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$370

Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Aperture Narrower aperture
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Canon EF 35mm f/2

Canon EF 35mm f/2

Low light lens

$289

Magnification More magnification
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
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
Canon 50mm f/2.5 Macro

Canon 50mm f/2.5 Macro

Macro lens

$269

Magnification Significantly more magnification
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture

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