Sigma
30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
50mm f/1.8D

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM
Has a silent focus motor Sigma HSM vs None
Help
 Focuses quickly and silently
Wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/1.8
Help
 At its widest, the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM captures much more light, 0.7 f-stops
Slightly better wide angle 30 mm vs 50 mm
Help
 40% better wide angle
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Learn more about
the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM

Reasons to consider the Nikon 50mm f/1.8D
Narrower aperture f/22 vs f/16
Help
 At its narrowest, the 50mm f/1.8D goes 0.9 f-stops narrower
Slightly shorter 38 mm vs 59 mm
Help
 Around 40% shorter
Slightly lighter 154 g vs 430 g
Help
 2.8x lighter
Slightly more magnification 1:6.6 (0.2x) vs 1:10 (0.1x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects more than 50% larger in your photo
Slightly better telephoto 50 mm vs 30 mm
Help
 Around 70% more reach, less perspective distortion
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D Learn more about
the Nikon 50mm f/1.8D

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Wide aperture Help
30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM:f/1.4
50mm f/1.8D:f/1.8
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Length Short Help
30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM:59 mm
50mm f/1.8D:38 mm
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM:30 mm
50mm f/1.8D:50 mm
Magnification Poor magnification Help
30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM:1:10 (0.1x)
50mm f/1.8D:1:6.6 (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
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

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

Low light lens

$197
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Low light lens

$98 - $125
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 Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$439
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 Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
Nikon Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro

Nikon Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro

Lens

$277
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM
Compare the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS

Low light lens

$650
Auto focus Lacks autofocus
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 Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Low light lens

$449
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

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
Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$449
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Magnification More magnification
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM 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

Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Low light lens

$1,439
Aperture Slightly wider aperture
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Lowest price More expensive
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM
Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$370
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Max focal length Better telephoto
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Low light lens

$289
Aperture Wider aperture
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$109 - $197
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

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