Sigma
50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
 vs
Canon
85mm f/1.8 USM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
Wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/1.8
Help
 At its widest, the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM captures much more light, 0.7 f-stops
Better wide angle 50 mm vs 85 mm
Help
 More than 40% better wide angle
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Learn more about
the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Reasons to consider the Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM
Narrower aperture f/22 vs f/16
Help
 At its narrowest, the 85mm f/1.8 USM goes 0.9 f-stops narrower
Slightly better telephoto 85 mm vs 50 mm
Help
 70% more reach, less perspective distortion
Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM Learn more about
the Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM:Sigma HSM
85mm f/1.8 USM:Canon USM
Aperture Wide aperture Help
50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM:f/1.4
85mm f/1.8 USM:f/1.8
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Magnification Poor magnification Help
50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM:1:7.4 (0.1x)
85mm f/1.8 USM:1:7 (0.1x)

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/1.8 II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Low light lens

$92 - $110
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the 85mm f/1.8 USM
Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Low light lens

$349
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 USM vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 USM vs the 85mm f/1.8 USM
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the 85mm f/1.8 USM
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$719
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G vs the 85mm f/1.8 USM
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
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM vs the 85mm f/1.8 USM
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM

Low light lens

$499
Compare the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
Compare the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM vs the 85mm f/1.8 USM
Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 Samsung-nx

Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 Samsung-nx

Low light lens

$459
Auto focus Lacks autofocus
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the 35mm f/1.4 Samsung-nx vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
Compare the 35mm f/1.4 Samsung-nx vs the 85mm f/1.8 USM

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Competitors

Advantages

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

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$419
Weight Slightly lighter
Length Slightly shorter
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
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
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

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

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 Nikon-f vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217
Weight Slightly lighter
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG 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
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

Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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 Narrower aperture
Length Longer
Compare the 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro vs the 85mm f/1.8 USM
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Sports lens

$894
Aperture Wider aperture
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM vs the 85mm f/1.8 USM
Canon EF 35mm f/2

Canon EF 35mm f/2

Low light lens

$289
Min focal length Better wide angle
Magnification More magnification
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the EF 35mm f/2 vs the 85mm f/1.8 USM
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Low light lens

$1,899
Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price More expensive
Weight Heavier
Compare the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM vs the 85mm f/1.8 USM

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