Sigma
50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
 vs
Panasonic Lumix
20mm f/1.7 G

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
Slightly wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/1.7
Help
 At its widest, the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM captures much more light, 0.6 f-stops
Slightly better telephoto 50 mm vs 20 mm
Help
 2.5x 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 Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 G
Shorter 26 mm vs 68 mm
Help
 2.6x shorter
Lighter 100 g vs 0.5 kg
Help
 5.1x lighter
Slightly better wide angle 20 mm vs 50 mm
Help
 2.5x better wide angle
Slightly smaller diameter 63 mm vs 85 mm
Help
 Around 30% smaller lens at the end
Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G Learn more about
the Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 G

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Wide aperture Help
50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM:f/1.4
20mm f/1.7 G:f/1.7
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Length Short Help
50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM:68 mm
20mm f/1.7 G:26 mm
Wide maximum Not very narrow apertures Help
f/16
Magnification Poor magnification Help
50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM:1:7.4 (0.1x)
20mm f/1.7 G:1:7.7 (0.1x)
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM:50 mm
20mm f/1.7 G:20 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
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 Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Low light lens

$98 - $125
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
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 Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Competitors

Advantages

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

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$439
Weight Slightly lighter
Length Slightly shorter
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G 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 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
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Length Shorter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 Leica D

Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 Leica D

Low light lens

$900
Aperture Slightly wider aperture
Length Longer
Weight Heavier
Compare the 25mm f/1.4 Leica D vs the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G
Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8

Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8

Lens

$299
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8 vs the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G
Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f/2.5

Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f/2.5

Low light lens

$325
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 vs the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G
Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Low light lens

$399
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8 vs the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G
Olympus Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED

Olympus Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED

Lens

$249
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED vs the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

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