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differences

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

Has a silent focus motor Sigma HSM vs None
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Focuses quickly and silently
Wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/2
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At its widest, the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM captures much more light, 1 f-stop
Slightly better telephoto 50 mm vs 35 mm
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More than 40% 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 35mm f/2D

Narrower aperture f/22 vs f/16
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At its narrowest, the 35mm f/2D goes 0.9 f-stops narrower
More magnification 1:4.2 (0.2x) vs 1:7.4 (0.1x)
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Take macro shots with subjects around 80% larger in your photo
Slightly shorter 43 mm vs 68 mm
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Around 40% shorter
Slightly lighter 204 g vs 0.5 kg
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2.5x lighter
Slightly smaller diameter 64 mm vs 85 mm
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More than 20% smaller lens at the end
Slightly better wide angle 35 mm vs 50 mm
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30% better wide angle
Nikon Nikkor  35mm f/2D Learn more about
the Nikon 35mm f/2D

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Wide aperture Help
50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM:f/1.4
35mm f/2D:f/2
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Length Short Help
50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM:68 mm
35mm f/2D:43 mm
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM:50 mm
35mm f/2D:35 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

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$439

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

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

Low light lens

$289

Nikon Nikkor  50mm f/1.4D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Low light lens

$289

Nikon Nikkor  85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429

Nikon Nikkor  50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115

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

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

Lens

$277

Aperture Has a narrower aperture

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Low light lens

Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Length Slightly shorter
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

Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/2D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Nikon Nikkor  28mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$259

Aperture Narrower aperture
Magnification Slightly less magnification
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 Slightly wider aperture
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Canon EF 35mm f/2

Canon EF 35mm f/2

Low light lens

$289

Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$479

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Zoom range More zoom
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture

discussion Which do you think is better?

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