Sigma
50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
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 AF-S 50mm f/1.8G
Slightly lighter 187 g vs 0.5 kg
Help
 2.7x lighter
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM:Sigma HSM
AF-S 50mm f/1.8G:Nikon AF-S
Aperture Wide aperture Help
50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM:f/1.4
AF-S 50mm f/1.8G:f/1.8
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
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)
AF-S 50mm f/1.8G:1:6.7 (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
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
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 AF-S 50mm f/1.8G
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
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 AF-S 50mm f/1.8G
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 AF-S 50mm f/1.8G
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Low light lens

$289
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
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 AF-S 50mm f/1.8G
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Low light lens

$92 - $110
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
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 AF-S 50mm f/1.8G
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 AF-S 50mm f/1.8G
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
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 AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Low light lens

$1,439
Aperture Slightly wider aperture
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
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 AF-S 50mm f/1.8G 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

$107 - $197
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range More zoom
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 AF-S 50mm f/1.8G
Nikon Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Travel lens

$330
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range Significantly more zoom
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

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