Sigma
50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef
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Sigma
18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef

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differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef
Is a prime lens Yes vs No
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 Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures
Significantly wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/2.8
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 At its widest, the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef captures much more light, 2 f-stops
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef Learn more about
the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Image stabilization Sigma OS vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Narrower aperture f/22 vs f/16
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 At its narrowest, the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef goes 0.9 f-stops narrower
More zoom 2.8x vs 1x
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 Around 3x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
More magnification 1:4.1 (0.2x) vs 1:7.4 (0.1x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects more than 80% larger in your photo
Better wide angle 18 mm vs 50 mm
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 2.8x better wide angle
Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef Learn more about
the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
50 mm

Compared to portrait lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

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

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

$349
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 USM vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 USM vs the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Low light lens

$92 - $110
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Pentax SMC 35mm DA L f/2.4 AL

Pentax SMC 35mm DA L f/2.4 AL

Low light lens

$217
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the SMC 35mm DA L f/2.4 AL vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef
Compare the SMC 35mm DA L f/2.4 AL vs the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
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

$107 - $197
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Canon-ef

Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Canon-ef

Low light lens

$725
Diameter Slightly smaller diameter
Weight Slightly lighter
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Canon-ef vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef
Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Low light lens

$1,439
Aperture Slightly wider aperture
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef
Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$449
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Aperture Narrower aperture
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef
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 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Wide angle lens

$199
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Magnification More magnification
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Canon-ef

Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$459
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Canon-ef vs the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Travel lens

$499 - $549
Zoom range Significantly more zoom
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Tamron SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Canon-ef

Tamron SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$499
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Canon-ef vs the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$594
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Canon-ef vs the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef

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