Minolta AF 50mm f/1.7 vs Sigma 24mm 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 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art is faster by 10.3 stops (f/1.4 vs f/50.0), letting in more light.
- Minolta AF 50mm f/1.7 is lighter by 455g.
- Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art goes wider (24mm vs 50mm).
- Minolta AF 50mm f/1.7 reaches further (50mm vs 24mm).
| Spec | AF 50mm f/1.7 | 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Minolta | Sigma |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 50mm | 24mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/50.0 | f/1.4 (faster) |
| Released | 1985 | n/a |
| Blades | 7 | 9 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 5 | 11 |
| Af motor | screw-drive | HSM |
| Elements | 6 | 15 |
| Weight g | 210 (lighter) | 665 |
| Filter mm | 49 | 77 |
| Length mm | 38.0 | 90.2 |
| Min focus m | 0.45 | 0.25 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.15 | 0.19 |
| Diameter mm | n/a | 85.0 |
Minolta AF 50mm f/1.7
Minolta's original AF 50mm f/1.7, a light screw-drive lens for the A-mount. It weighs about 210 g and takes 49mm filters.
Pros
- Light at 210 g
- f/1.7 aperture
- 49mm filters
Cons
- Slow screw-drive AF
- Soft wide open
Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
A fast wide-angle prime for full-frame DSLRs weighing about 665 g, with 77mm filters and a minimum focus distance of 0.25 m.
Pros
- f/1.4 aperture
- Close focus of 0.25 m
- HSM autofocus
- Moderate weight at 665 g
Cons
- Corners soften wide open
- Large for a 24mm