Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art vs Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
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 10.3 stops (f/1.4 vs f/50.0), letting in more light.
- Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM is lighter by 525g.
| Spec | 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art | EF 50mm f/1.4 USM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sigma | Canon |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 (faster) | f/50.0 |
| Released | n/a | 1993 |
| Blades | 9 | 8 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 8 | 6 |
| Af motor | HSM | USM |
| Elements | 13 | 7 |
| Weight g | 815 | 290.0 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 77 | 58 |
| Min focus m | 0.4 (closer focusing) | 0.45 |
| Max magnification | 0.18 | 0.15 |
| Length mm | n/a | 50.5 |
| Diameter mm | n/a | 73.8 |
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 f/1.4 USM
A fast standard prime from the 1990s with a ring-type USM motor and a metal mount. It sits between the f/1.8 models and the L-series f/1.2 in speed and build.
Pros
- f/1.4 aperture
- Ring USM with full-time manual focus
- Metal mount and solid build
- Compact for its speed
Cons
- Soft and hazy wide open
- Not weather sealed
- Older optical design