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differences

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

LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM vs the Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.4G.
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 AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Slightly lighter 280 g vs 0.5 kg
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More than 40% lighter
Slightly shorter 54 mm vs 68 mm
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More than 20% shorter
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Very wide aperture Help
f/1.4
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM:Sigma HSM
AF-S 50mm f/1.4G:Nikon AF-S
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Length Short Help
50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM:68 mm
AF-S 50mm f/1.4G:54 mm
Wide maximum Not very narrow apertures Help
f/16
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Magnification Poor magnification Help
50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM:1:7.4 (0.1x)
AF-S 50mm f/1.4G:1:6.8 (0.1x)
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
50 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 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Low light lens

Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Nikon Nikkor  50mm f/1.4D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Low light lens

$289

Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Nikon Nikkor  50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115

Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
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
Nikon Nikkor  85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429

Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

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

Low light lens

$289

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

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
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

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Low light lens

$449

Weight Slightly heavier
Length Slightly longer

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