Sigma
30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM
 vs
Canon
EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM
Cheaper $289.00 vs $1,439.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $1,150 cheaper (5x less)
Slightly better wide angle 30 mm vs 50 mm
Help
 40% better wide angle
Slightly lighter 430 g vs 0.6 kg
Help
 Around 30% lighter
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Learn more about
the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Slightly wider aperture f/1.2 vs f/1.4
Help
 At its widest, the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM captures much more light, 0.4 f-stops
Slightly more magnification 1:6.7 (0.2x) 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
Help
 Around 70% more reach, less perspective distortion
Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Very wide aperture Help
30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM:f/1.4
EF 50mm f/1.2L USM:f/1.2
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM:Sigma HSM
EF 50mm f/1.2L 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
30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM:30 mm
EF 50mm f/1.2L USM:50 mm
Magnification Poor magnification Help
30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM:1:10 (0.1x)
EF 50mm f/1.2L USM:1:6.7 (0.2x)

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 50mm f/1.4 USM

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Low light lens
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 USM vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 USM vs the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Low light lens

$1,999
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Compare the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM
Compare the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM vs the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$449
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM
Compare the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM vs the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Low light lens

$98 - $125
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Low light lens

$1,329
Compare the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM
Compare the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM vs the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS

Low light lens

$650
Auto focus Lacks autofocus
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS vs the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$429
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 35mm f/2

Canon EF 35mm f/2

Low light lens

$289
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Magnification More magnification
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the EF 35mm f/2 vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

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

Low light lens

$197
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Length Slightly shorter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

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

Low light lens

$499
Compare the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Canon-ef vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM

Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Low light lens

$1,549
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Aperture Slightly narrower aperture
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM vs the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Wide angle lens

$1,280
Zoom range More zoom
Magnification More magnification
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM vs the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,059
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range More zoom
Aperture Much narrower aperture
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

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