Sigma
50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef
 vs
Sigma
30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef
Slightly better telephoto 50 mm vs 30 mm
Help
 Around 70% more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly more magnification 1:7.4 (0.1x) vs 1:10 (0.1x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects around 40% larger in your photo
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 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM
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

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Very wide aperture Help
f/1.4
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Length Short Help
50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef:68 mm
30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM:59 mm
Wide maximum Not very narrow apertures Help
f/16
Magnification Poor magnification Help
50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef:1:7.4 (0.1x)
30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM:1:10 (0.1x)
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef:50 mm
30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM:30 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 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 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 USM vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM
Canon EF 35mm f/2

Canon EF 35mm f/2

Low light lens

$289
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the EF 35mm f/2 vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef
Compare the EF 35mm f/2 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
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM
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
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 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 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef
Compare the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Canon-ef 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 Has a higher max f/stop
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM
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 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Wildlife lens

$649
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Wide maximum Much narrower aperture
Aperture Much narrower aperture
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef
Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Canon-ef

Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Canon-ef

Low light lens

$1,283
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Canon-ef vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
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

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