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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 Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.4G.
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 Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Slightly lighter 280 g vs 0.5 kg
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More than 40% lighter
Slightly shorter 54 mm vs 68 mm
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More than 20% shorter
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

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
AF-S 50mm f/1.4G:Nikon AF-S
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
AF-S 50mm f/1.4G:54 mm
Wide maximum Not very narrow apertures Help
f/16
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Magnification Poor magnification Help
50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f:1:7.4 (0.1x)
AF-S 50mm f/1.4G:1:6.8 (0.1x)
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
50 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

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217

Nikon Nikkor  50mm f/1.4D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Low light lens

$289

Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Low light lens

Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Nikon Nikkor  50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115

Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

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

Low light lens

$197

Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Low light lens

$449

Nikon Nikkor  85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429

Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM

Low light lens

$289

Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Magnification Slightly less magnification

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G.

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