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

vs

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
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 Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
Slightly better wide angle 30 mm vs 50 mm
Help
 40% better wide angle
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f Learn more about
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
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$429
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 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
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 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
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 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
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
Compare the Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 AIS vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 AIS vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
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
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

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
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
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
Compare the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

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
Compare the 35mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro DX Macro Nikon-f vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
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
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

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