Sigma
85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef
 vs
Olympus Zuiko
50mm f/2 Macro ED

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differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef
Has a silent focus motor Sigma HSM vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/2
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 At its widest, the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef captures much more light, 1 f-stop
Slightly better telephoto 85 mm vs 50 mm
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 70% more reach, less perspective distortion
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef Learn more about
the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Olympus 50mm f/2 Macro ED

Significantly more magnification 1:2 (0.5x) vs 1:8.6 (0.1x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 4.5x larger in your photo
Narrower aperture f/22 vs f/16
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 At its narrowest, the 50mm f/2 Macro ED goes 0.9 f-stops narrower
Better wide angle 50 mm vs 85 mm
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 More than 40% better wide angle
Slightly cheaper $499.00 vs $894.00
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 The best price we've seen is $395 cheaper (more than 40% less)
Olympus Zuiko 50mm f/2 Macro ED Learn more about
the Olympus 50mm f/2 Macro ED

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Wide aperture Help
85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef:f/1.4
50mm f/2 Macro ED :f/2
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x

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
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Low light lens

$1,999
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Weight Is heavier
Compare the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef
Compare the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM vs the Zuiko 50mm f/2 Macro ED
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Macro lens

$549
Magnification Has better macro
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef
Compare the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM vs the Zuiko 50mm f/2 Macro ED

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$370
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef
Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Canon-ef

Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Canon-ef

Low light lens

$269
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 Canon-ef vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef
Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Canon-ef

Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Canon-ef

Low light lens

$1,283
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Canon-ef vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef
Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Four-thirds

Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Four-thirds

Sports lens

$269
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 Four-thirds vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef
Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

Macro lens

$519
Magnification Much more magnification
Wide maximum Much narrower aperture
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef

Olympus Zuiko 50mm f/2 Macro ED Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Low light lens

$399
Aperture Slightly wider aperture
Weight Slightly lighter
Magnification Significantly less magnification
Compare the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8 vs the Zuiko 50mm f/2 Macro ED
Panasonic Elmarit Leica DG Macro- 45mm f/2.8 MEGA O.I.S.

Panasonic Elmarit Leica DG Macro- 45mm f/2.8 MEGA O.I.S.

Macro lens

$719
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Magnification Significantly more magnification
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Elmarit Leica DG Macro- 45mm f/2.8 MEGA O.I.S. vs the Zuiko 50mm f/2 Macro ED
Olympus Zuiko 35mm f/3.5 Macro ED

Olympus Zuiko 35mm f/3.5 Macro ED

Macro lens

$229
Magnification Significantly more magnification
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Zuiko 35mm f/3.5 Macro ED vs the Zuiko 50mm f/2 Macro ED
Sony 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar

Sony 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar

Low light lens

$1,098
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Aperture Slightly wider aperture
Magnification Less magnification
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar vs the Zuiko 50mm f/2 Macro ED
Olympus Zuiko 12-60mm f/2.8-4 ED SWD

Olympus Zuiko 12-60mm f/2.8-4 ED SWD

Wide angle lens

$999
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Zoom range Significantly more zoom
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the Zuiko 12-60mm f/2.8-4 ED SWD vs the Zuiko 50mm f/2 Macro ED

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