Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art vs Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM is lighter by 55g.
- Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM goes wider (35mm vs 50mm).
- Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art reaches further (50mm vs 35mm).
| Spec | 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art | EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sigma | Canon |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 50mm | 35mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Released | n/a | 2015 |
| Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 8 | 11 |
| Af motor | HSM | USM |
| Elements | 13 | 14 |
| Weight g | 815 | 760.0 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 77 | 72 |
| Min focus m | 0.4 | 0.28 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.18 | 0.21 |
| Length mm | n/a | 105.5 |
| Diameter mm | n/a | 80.4 |
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
Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM
A fast 35mm f/1.4 L prime with weather sealing and an improved optical design using a blue-spectrum refractive element. For full-frame EF shooters.
Pros
- f/1.4 aperture
- Sharp wide open for an f/1.4
- Weather-sealed L build
- Low chromatic aberration
Cons
- No image stabilization
- Heavier than the f/2 IS (760 g)
- Large front for a 35mm