Sigma
50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
 vs
Leica Summilux
50mm f/1.4 M

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
Auto focus Yes vs No
Help
Has a silent focus motor Sigma HSM vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Significantly cheaper $449.00 vs $3,995.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $3,546 cheaper (8.9x less)
Slightly more magnification 1:7.4 (0.1x) vs 1:11.3 (0.1x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects more than 50% larger in your photo
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Learn more about
the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Reasons to consider the Leica 50mm f/1.4 M
Slightly smaller diameter 54 mm vs 85 mm
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 Around 40% smaller lens at the end
Slightly shorter 53 mm vs 68 mm
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 More than 20% shorter
Slightly lighter 335 g vs 0.5 kg
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 More than 30% lighter
Leica Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M Learn more about
the Leica 50mm f/1.4 M

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Very wide aperture Help
f/1.4
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Length Short Help
50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM:68 mm
50mm f/1.4 M:53 mm
Wide maximum Not very narrow apertures Help
f/16
Magnification Poor magnification Help
50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM:1:7.4 (0.1x)
50mm f/1.4 M:1:11.3 (0.1x)
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
50 mm

Compared to low light lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

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

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
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M
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 Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS

Low light lens

$650
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS vs the Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M
Lensbaby Scout Mount Fisheye Pentax-k

Lensbaby Scout Mount Fisheye Pentax-k

Fisheye lens

$250
Fisheye Is a fisheye lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Scout Mount Fisheye Pentax-k vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
Compare the Scout Mount Fisheye Pentax-k vs the Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Low light lens

$289
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D vs the Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Low light lens
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Length Slightly shorter
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 USM 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
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

Leica Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Low light lens

$1,999
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Weight Heavier
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM vs the Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M
Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Low light lens

$725
Lowest price Significantly cheaper
Compare the Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f vs the Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M
Sony 50mm f/1.8

Sony 50mm f/1.8

Low light lens

$298
Auto focus Auto focus
Lowest price Significantly cheaper
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 50mm f/1.8 vs the Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M
Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Low light lens

$399
Auto focus Auto focus
Lowest price Significantly cheaper
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8 vs the Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M
Zeiss 50mm f/1.5 ZM Leica-m

Zeiss 50mm f/1.5 ZM Leica-m

Low light lens

$1,200
Lowest price Cheaper
Compare the 50mm f/1.5 ZM Leica-m vs the Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M

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