Sony
50mm f/1.4
 vs
Sigma
85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sony 50mm f/1.4
Narrower aperture f/22 vs f/16
Help
 At its narrowest, the 50mm f/1.4 goes 0.9 f-stops narrower
Better wide angle 50 mm vs 85 mm
Help
 More than 40% better wide angle
Slightly cheaper $448.00 vs $894.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $446 cheaper (around 50% less)
Slightly more magnification 1:6.7 (0.1x) vs 1:8.6 (0.1x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects around 30% larger in your photo
Sony 50mm f/1.4 Learn more about
the Sony 50mm f/1.4

Reasons to consider the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha
Has a silent focus motor Sigma HSM vs None
Help
 Focuses quickly and silently
Slightly better telephoto 85 mm vs 50 mm
Help
 70% more reach, less perspective distortion
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha Learn more about
the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Very wide aperture Help
f/1.4
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Magnification Poor magnification Help
50mm f/1.4:1:6.7 (0.1x)
85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha:1:8.6 (0.1x)

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
Sony 50mm f/1.8 DT

Sony 50mm f/1.8 DT

Low light lens

$168
Compare the 50mm f/1.8 DT vs the 50mm f/1.4
Compare the 50mm f/1.8 DT vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha
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
Compare the 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar vs the 50mm f/1.4
Compare the 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha

Low light lens

$449
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha vs the 50mm f/1.4
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha
Sony Carl Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 *

Sony Carl Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 *

Low light lens

$1,698
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the Carl Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 * vs the 50mm f/1.4
Compare the Carl Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 * vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha
Sony 85mm f/2.8 SAM

Sony 85mm f/2.8 SAM

Portrait lens

$298
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 85mm f/2.8 SAM vs the 50mm f/1.4
Compare the 85mm f/2.8 SAM vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha
Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Low light lens

$399
Compare the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8 vs the 50mm f/1.4
Compare the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8 vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha
Sony 100mm f/2.8 Macro

Sony 100mm f/2.8 Macro

Macro lens

$798
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Magnification Has better macro
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Length Is longer
Compare the 100mm f/2.8 Macro vs the 50mm f/1.4
Compare the 100mm f/2.8 Macro vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha

Sony 50mm f/1.4 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony DT 35mm f/1.8 SAM

Sony DT 35mm f/1.8 SAM

Low light lens

$218
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Aperture Narrower aperture
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the DT 35mm f/1.8 SAM vs the 50mm f/1.4
Sony 50mm f/1.8

Sony 50mm f/1.8

Low light lens

$298
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 50mm f/1.8 vs the 50mm f/1.4

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro Sony-alpha

Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro Sony-alpha

Macro lens

$499
Magnification Much more magnification
Wide maximum Much narrower aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro Sony-alpha vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Low light lens

$1,999
Aperture Slightly wider aperture
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha
Zeiss Makro-Planar Macro 50mm f/2 ZK T* Pentax-k

Zeiss Makro-Planar Macro 50mm f/2 ZK T* Pentax-k

Macro lens

$1,228
Magnification Significantly more magnification
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the Makro-Planar Macro 50mm f/2 ZK T* Pentax-k vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha
Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Sony-alpha

Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Sony-alpha

Wide angle lens

$349
Min focal length Better wide angle
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Sony-alpha vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Sony-alpha

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