Pentax HD Pentax-D FA* 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW vs Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art is lighter by 245g.
- Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art goes wider (35mm vs 50mm).
- Pentax HD Pentax-D FA* 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW reaches further (50mm vs 35mm).
| Spec | HD Pentax-D FA* 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW | 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Pentax | Sigma |
| Mount | Pentax K | Pentax K |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 50mm | 35mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Weight g | 910 | 665 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 72 | 67 |
| Length mm | 106.0 | 94.0 |
| Diameter mm | 80.0 | 77.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.4 | 0.3 (closer focusing) |
| Blades | n/a | 9 |
| Format | n/a | full-frame |
| Groups | n/a | 11 |
| Af motor | n/a | HSM |
| Elements | n/a | 13 |
| Max magnification | n/a | 0.19 |
Pentax HD Pentax-D FA* 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW
A premium full-frame 50mm f/1.4 from Pentax's Star series. It has SDM autofocus, an all-weather build and weighs about 910 g.
Pros
- f/1.4 aperture
- SDM autofocus
- All-weather build
- Pentax HD coating
Cons
- Heavy at about 910 g
- Large for a 50mm
Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
A fast 35mm Art prime for full-frame, weighing about 665 g with 67mm filters. It was the first lens in Sigma's Art range.
Pros
- f/1.4 aperture
- Close focus 0.3 m
- HSM autofocus
- Moderate weight at 665 g
Cons
- Larger than most 35mm primes
- No stabilization