Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art vs Canon EF 50mm F1.0L 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 50mm F1.0L USM is faster by 1 stop (f/1.0 vs f/1.4), letting in more light.
- Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art is lighter by 170g.
| Spec | 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art | EF 50mm F1.0L USM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sigma | Canon |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.0 (faster) |
| Released | n/a | 1989 |
| Blades | 9 | 8 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 8 | 9 |
| Af motor | HSM | USM |
| Elements | 13 | 11 |
| Weight g | 815 (lighter) | 985.0 |
| Filter mm | 77 | 72 |
| Min focus m | 0.4 (closer focusing) | 0.6 |
| Max magnification | 0.18 | 0.11 |
| Length mm | n/a | 81.5 |
| Diameter mm | n/a | 91.5 |
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 50mm F1.0L USM
An f/1.0 normal lens from 1989, the fastest autofocus lens in Canon's EF line. It is large and now a collector's item.
Pros
- f/1.0 aperture
- Ring USM
- Distinctive rendering
Cons
- Soft with glow wide open
- Heavy for a 50mm
- Out of production