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differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

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
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Reasons to consider the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Slightly better wide angle 30 mm vs 50 mm
Help
40% better wide angle
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the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

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 Nikon-f:68 mm
30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f:59 mm
Wide maximum Not very narrow apertures Help
f/16
Magnification Poor magnification Help
50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f:1:7.4 (0.1x)
30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f:1:10 (0.1x)
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f:50 mm
30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f: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

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
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$429

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Low light lens

$449

Nikon Nikkor  50mm f/1.4D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Low light lens

$289

Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Nikon Nikkor  35mm f/1.4 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 AIS

Low light lens

$799

Auto focus Lacks autofocus
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
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 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

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
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

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Tokina 35mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro DX Macro Nikon-f

Tokina 35mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro DX Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$279

Magnification Much more magnification
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

Magnification More magnification
Weight Slightly heavier

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