Sigma
50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
50mm f/1.2 AIS

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
Help
 Focuses quickly and silently
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 50mm f/1.2 AIS
Slightly shorter 48 mm vs 68 mm
Help
 Around 30% shorter
Slightly wider aperture f/1.2 vs f/1.4
Help
 At its widest, the 50mm f/1.2 AIS captures much more light, 0.4 f-stops
Slightly smaller diameter 69 mm vs 85 mm
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 Around 20% smaller lens at the end
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS Learn more about
the Nikon 50mm f/1.2 AIS

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Very wide aperture Help
50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM:f/1.4
50mm f/1.2 AIS:f/1.2
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/1.2 AIS:48 mm
Wide maximum Not very narrow apertures Help
f/16
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

$419
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 50mm f/1.2 AIS
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 Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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 50mm f/1.2 AIS
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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 50mm f/1.2 AIS
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 50mm f/1.2 AIS
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
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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 50mm f/1.2 AIS
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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 50mm f/1.2 AIS

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 85mm f/1.8 USM

Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$370
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Aperture Narrower aperture
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Aperture Slightly narrower aperture
Compare the Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS
Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f

Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f

Low light lens

$259
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Aperture Slightly narrower aperture
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS
Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$529
Auto focus Auto focus
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS
Nikon Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D

Fisheye lens

$750
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Auto focus Auto focus
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS

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