Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS vs Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary 018
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary 018 is faster by 0.7 stops (f/1.4 vs f/1.8), letting in more light.
- Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS is lighter by 78g.
- Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS goes wider (50mm vs 56mm).
- Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary 018 reaches further (56mm vs 50mm).
| Spec | E 50mm F1.8 OSS | 56mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary 018 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sigma |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 50mm (wider) | 56mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.4 (faster) |
| Released | 2011 | n/a |
| Format | aps-c | aps-c |
| Weight g | 202.0 (lighter) | 280 |
| Filter mm | 49 | 55 |
| Length mm | 62.0 | 59.5 |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 62.0 | 66.5 |
| Min focus m | 0.39 (closer focusing) | 0.5 |
| Max magnification | 0.16 | 0.14 |
| Blades | n/a | 9 |
| Groups | n/a | 6 |
| Af motor | n/a | Stepping motor |
| Elements | n/a | 10 |
Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS
A stabilized APS-C short telephoto for E-mount, with a fast f/1.8 aperture. It weighs about 202 g and has a 49mm filter thread.
Pros
- Optical SteadyShot
- Fast f/1.8 aperture
- Light at 202 g
- Close focus of 0.39 m
Cons
- APS-C only
- Plastic build
- Soft wide open at f/1.8
Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary 018
Fast portrait prime for APS-C mirrorless, giving about 84mm equivalent. It weighs about 280 g and uses a 55mm filter thread.
Pros
- Bright f/1.4
- Sharp
- Compact at about 280 g
Cons
- APS-C only
- No stabilization