Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs Sigma 14mm f/1.8 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 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art goes wider (14mm vs 50mm).
- Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D reaches further (50mm vs 14mm).
- Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art is the newer design (2017 vs 1986).
| Spec | AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D | 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Sigma |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 50mm | 14mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Released | 1986 | 2017 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 5 | 11 |
| Af motor | none | HSM |
| Elements | 6 | 16 |
| Weight g | 155.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 52 | n/a |
| Length mm | 39.0 | 126.0 |
| Diameter mm | 63.5 | 95.4 |
| Min focus m | 0.45 | 0.27 (closer focusing) |
| Blades | n/a | 9 |
| Max magnification | n/a | 0.1 |
Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
A long-running 50mm for Nikon F-mount, with screw-drive focusing that requires a body with an autofocus motor. Small and light.
Pros
- Small and light (155 g)
- f/1.8 aperture
- Works on film and older bodies
Cons
- No autofocus on bodies without a built-in motor
- Soft wide open
Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art
A fast ultra-wide prime for full-frame DSLRs, popular among astro shooters. It has a bulbous front element and focuses as close as 0.27 m.
Pros
- f/1.8 at 14mm
- Close focus 0.27 m
- HSM autofocus
- Sharp for an ultra-wide
Cons
- Large and heavy
- No front filters