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differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Slightly better wide angle 30 mm vs 50 mm
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40% better wide angle
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Slightly more magnification 1:6.8 (0.1x) vs 1:10 (0.1x)
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Take macro shots with subjects around 50% larger in your photo
Slightly better telephoto 50 mm vs 30 mm
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Around 70% more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly lighter 280 g vs 430 g
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More than 30% lighter
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Very wide aperture Help
f/1.4
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f:Sigma HSM
AF-S 50mm f/1.4G:Nikon AF-S
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Length Short Help
30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f:59 mm
AF-S 50mm f/1.4G:54 mm
Wide maximum Not very narrow apertures Help
f/16
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Magnification Poor magnification Help
30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f:1:10 (0.1x)
AF-S 50mm f/1.4G:1:6.8 (0.1x)
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f:30 mm
AF-S 50mm f/1.4G: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

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Low light lens

$197

Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Nikon Nikkor  50mm f/1.4D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Low light lens

$289

Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217

Nikon Nikkor  50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115

Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Low light lens

$449

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Low light lens

Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Low light lens

$449

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Tamron 200-500mm f/5-6.3 Di LD IF Nikon-f

Tamron 200-500mm f/5-6.3 Di LD IF Nikon-f

Wildlife lens

$949

Max focal length Much better telephoto
Wide maximum Much narrower aperture
Aperture Much narrower aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Nikon Nikkor  35mm f/1.4 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 AIS

Low light lens

$799

Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$697

Aperture Narrower aperture
Lowest price Slightly more expensive

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G.

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