Sigma
50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
50mm f/1.8D

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
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
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/1.8D
Narrower aperture f/22 vs f/16
Help
 At its narrowest, the 50mm f/1.8D goes 0.9 f-stops narrower
Shorter 38 mm vs 68 mm
Help
 More than 40% shorter
Slightly lighter 154 g vs 0.5 kg
Help
 3.3x lighter
Slightly smaller diameter 64 mm vs 85 mm
Help
 More than 20% smaller lens at the end
Slightly cheaper $115.00 vs $449.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $334 cheaper (3.9x less)
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D Learn more about
the Nikon 50mm f/1.8D

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Wide aperture Help
50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM:f/1.4
50mm f/1.8D:f/1.8
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/1.8D:38 mm
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
50 mm
Magnification Poor magnification Help
50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM:1:7.4 (0.1x)
50mm f/1.8D:1:6.6 (0.2x)

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
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/1.8D
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Low light lens

$98 - $125
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 Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
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 50mm f/1.8D
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 50mm f/1.8D
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 50mm f/1.8D
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429
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/1.8D
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
Compare the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
Compare the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

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
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 USM vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
Sigma 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Fisheye lens

$649
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the 10mm f/2.8 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/1.8D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$109 - $197
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

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