Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM [A] vs Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8

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Verdict at a glance

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM [A] is faster by 0.7 stops (f/1.4 vs f/1.8), letting in more light.

Specification comparison
Spec	50mm f/1.4 DG HSM [A]	YN 50mm f/1.8
Brand	Sigma	Yongnuo
Mount	Canon EF	Canon EF
Type	Prime	Prime
Focal length	50mm	50mm
Max aperture	f/1.4 (faster)	f/1.8
Blades	9	n/a
Format	full-frame	n/a
Groups	8	n/a
Af motor	HSM	n/a
Elements	13	n/a
Weight g	815	n/a
Filter mm	77	n/a
Min focus m	0.4	n/a
Max magnification	0.18	n/a

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM [A]

A 50mm f/1.4 full-frame fast standard prime lens, the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM [A] is designed for Canon EF mount bodies, with Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. A wide-aperture standard prime from Sigma's Art line.

Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8

Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8: a fast standard prime lens with a 50mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.8, made for Canon EF mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.

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