Minolta AF Macro 50mm f/2.8 vs Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Minolta
AF Macro 50mm f/2.8
Verdict at a glance
- Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art is faster by 2 stops (f/1.4 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
- Minolta AF Macro 50mm f/2.8 is lighter by 505g.
| Spec | AF Macro 50mm f/2.8 | 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Minolta | Sigma |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Macro | Prime |
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.4 (faster) |
| Released | 1985 | n/a |
| Blades | 7 | 9 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 6 | 8 |
| Af motor | screw-drive | HSM |
| Elements | 7 | 13 |
| Weight g | 310 (lighter) | 815 |
| Filter mm | 55 | 77 |
| Length mm | 60.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.2 (closer focusing) | 0.4 |
| Max magnification | 1.0 | 0.18 |
Minolta AF Macro 50mm f/2.8
Minolta AF Macro 50mm f/2.8: a macro lens with a 50mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Sony A mount cameras. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
A very sharp 50mm f/1.4 for full-frame DSLRs, weighing about 815 g with 77mm filters. It focuses as close as 0.4 m.
Pros
- Sharp at f/1.4
- HSM autofocus
- Close focus of 0.4 m
- 9-bladed aperture
Cons
- Heavy at about 815 g
- Large for a 50mm
- No stabilization