Sigma
50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
24mm f/2.8D

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
Has a silent focus motor Sigma HSM vs None
Help
 Focuses quickly and silently
Significantly wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/2.8
Help
 At its widest, the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM captures much more light, 2 f-stops
Slightly better telephoto 50 mm vs 24 mm
Help
 More than 2x more reach, less perspective distortion
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Learn more about
the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Reasons to consider the Nikon 24mm f/2.8D
Narrower aperture f/22 vs f/16
Help
 At its narrowest, the 24mm f/2.8D goes 0.9 f-stops narrower
Slightly better wide angle 24 mm vs 50 mm
Help
 2.1x better wide angle
Slightly shorter 46 mm vs 68 mm
Help
 More than 30% shorter
Slightly lighter 263 g vs 0.5 kg
Help
 Around 50% lighter
Slightly smaller diameter 64 mm vs 85 mm
Help
 More than 20% smaller lens at the end
Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D Learn more about
the Nikon 24mm f/2.8D

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Length Short Help
50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM:68 mm
24mm f/2.8D:46 mm
Magnification Poor magnification Help
50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM:1:7.4 (0.1x)
24mm f/2.8D:1:8.9 (0.1x)
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM:50 mm
24mm f/2.8D:24 mm

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
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D
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 Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
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 Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D
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
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS

Low light lens

$650
Auto focus Lacks autofocus
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 Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D
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 Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D

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
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 AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$573
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
Nikon Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro

Nikon Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro

Lens

$277
Weight Slightly lighter
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$697
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR

Wide angle lens

$1,257
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR vs the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$259
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Compare the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$529
Compare the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D

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