Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro vs Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM [A]
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
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Verdict at a glance
- Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM [A] 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 | EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro | 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM [A] |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Sigma |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Macro | Prime |
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/50.0 | f/1.4 (faster) |
| Released | 1987 | n/a |
| Blades | 6 | 9 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 8 | 8 |
| Elements | 9 | 13 |
| Weight g | 280.0 (lighter) | 815 |
| Filter mm | 52 | 77 |
| Length mm | 63.0 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 67.6 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.23 (closer focusing) | 0.4 |
| Max magnification | 0.5 | 0.18 |
| Af motor | n/a | HSM |
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
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM [A]
A 50mm f/1.4 full-frame fast standard prime lens, the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM [A] is designed for Canon EF mount bodies, with Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. A wide-aperture standard prime from Sigma's Art line.