Compare Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM vs Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM

Construction

Aperture Blades
9 blades, Rounded diaphragm
7 blades, Circular blades
Colors
Black
Form Factor
Normal Prime Lens
Normal Prime Lens
Image Size
Full-Frame
Full-Frame
Lens Barrel
Distance scale, DoF scale
Lens Mount
Canon EF-mount, Nikon F-mount, Sigma SA-mount, Sony A-mount, Sony E-mount, Leica L-mount
Canon EF-mount
Motor
Ring-type ultrasonic
Stepper motor
Optical Formula | Elements
13 elements
6 elements
Optical Formula | Groups
8 groups
5 groups
Optical Formula | Special Glass
SLD glass elements, aspheric elements groups

Dimensions

Filter Diameter
77 mm / 3.03 in
49 mm / 1.93 in
Size | Diameter
85 mm / 3.35 in
69 mm / 2.72 in
Size | Length
100 mm / 3.94 in
39 mm / 1.54 in
Weight
815 g / 28.80 oz
159 g / 5.62 oz

Function

Angle Of View
46.8° Diagonal | 39.6° Horizontal | 27.0° Vertical
46.8° Diagonal | 39.6° Horizontal | 27.0° Vertical
Aperture
f/1.4 ~ f/16
f/1.8 ~ f/22
Autofocus
Yes
Yes
Focal Length
50 mm
50 mm
Focus Type
Internal
Internal
Image Stabilization
No
No
Weather Resistance
No

Performance

Max Magnification
0.18x
0.21x
Min Focus Distance
400 mm / 15.75 in
350 mm / 13.78 in

Production

Accessory
Lens Hood: ES-68 (sold separately)
Debut
2014-01-06
2015-05-11
Made In
Japan

Reviews

Neofiliac score
74%
71%
Pros
  • Exceptional sharpness
  • Solid build quality
  • Bright maximum aperture
  • Compact and lightweight
  • Rather compelling image quality
  • Great price
Cons
  • On the heavy side
  • Lens hood not included
  • Lacks weather sealing

Price

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