Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art vs Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro
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/2.5 Compact Macro is lighter by 535g.
| Spec | 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art | EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sigma | Canon |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Prime | Macro |
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 (faster) | f/50.0 |
| Released | n/a | 1987 |
| Blades | 9 | 6 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 8 | 8 |
| Af motor | HSM | n/a |
| Elements | 13 | 9 |
| Weight g | 815 | 280.0 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 77 | 52 |
| Min focus m | 0.4 | 0.23 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.18 | 0.5 |
| Length mm | n/a | 63.0 |
| Diameter mm | n/a | 67.6 |
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/2.5 Compact Macro
The EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro is a compact macro prime that reaches half life-size natively. A separate Life-Size Converter was sold to reach 1:1.
Pros
- Compact and light
- Sharp
- Simple macro option
Cons
- Only 1:2 without converter
- Slower AF
- No stabilization