Sigma
50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
 vs
Canon
50mm f/1.4 USM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f vs the Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM.
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM
Narrower aperture f/22 vs f/16
Help
 At its narrowest, the 50mm f/1.4 USM goes 0.9 f-stops narrower
Slightly shorter 51 mm vs 68 mm
Help
 Around 30% shorter
Slightly lighter 290 g vs 0.5 kg
Help
 More than 40% lighter
Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM Learn more about
the Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Very wide aperture Help
f/1.4
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f:Sigma HSM
50mm f/1.4 USM:Canon USM
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Length Short Help
50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f:68 mm
50mm f/1.4 USM:51 mm
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
50 mm
Magnification Poor magnification Help
50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f:1:7.4 (0.1x)
50mm f/1.4 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 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 Nikon-f
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM vs the 50mm f/1.4 USM
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 Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the 50mm f/1.4 USM
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Low light lens

$289
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D vs the 50mm f/1.4 USM
Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Canon-ef

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

Low light lens

$725
Auto focus Lacks autofocus
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Canon-ef vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Canon-ef vs the 50mm f/1.4 USM
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 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM vs the 50mm f/1.4 USM

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f 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 Narrower aperture
Weight Slightly lighter
Aperture Narrower aperture
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 AIS

Low light lens

$799
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Diameter Slightly smaller diameter
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 AIS vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS

Low light lens

$650
Length Slightly shorter
Aperture Slightly wider aperture
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Length Shorter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$580
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Aperture Narrower aperture
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Low light lens

$98 - $125
Weight Slightly lighter
Length Slightly shorter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the 50mm f/1.4 USM
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef

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

Low light lens

$449
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Length Slightly longer
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef vs the 50mm f/1.4 USM
Canon EF 35mm f/2

Canon EF 35mm f/2

Low light lens

$289
Magnification More magnification
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the EF 35mm f/2 vs the 50mm f/1.4 USM
Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$370
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Aperture Narrower aperture
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the 50mm f/1.4 USM
Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

Macro lens

$519
Magnification Much more magnification
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Length Longer
Compare the 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro vs the 50mm f/1.4 USM

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