Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art vs Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II
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.
- Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II is lighter by 685g.
| Spec | 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art | EF 50mm F1.8 II |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sigma | Canon |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 (faster) | f/1.8 |
| Released | n/a | 1990 |
| Blades | 9 | 5 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 8 | 5 |
| Af motor | HSM | n/a |
| Elements | 13 | 6 |
| Weight g | 815 | 130.0 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 77 | 52 |
| Min focus m | 0.4 (closer focusing) | 0.45 |
| Max magnification | 0.18 | 0.15 |
| Length mm | n/a | 41.0 |
| Diameter mm | n/a | 68.2 |
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 F1.8 II
The 1990 version of Canon's 50mm f/1.8 for EF mount: tiny and light, with a plastic mount and a basic micro motor. It fits any EF-mount body.
Pros
- Very light and small
- f/1.8 aperture
- Sharp enough once stopped down
Cons
- Plastic mount and build
- Autofocus is slow and audible
- No full-time manual focus override