Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art vs Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art is faster by 0.7 stops (f/1.4 vs f/1.8), letting in more light.
| Spec | 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art | 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 Art
A large 50mm f/1.4 prime from Sigma's Art line with a hypersonic motor. It weighs about 815 g and uses a 77mm filter thread.
Pros
- Sharp
- Smooth bokeh
- Solid build
Cons
- Weighs about 815 g
- Large for a 50mm
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.