Nikon AI-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 vs Sigma 50mm 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 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art is faster by 0.7 stops (f/1.4 vs f/1.8), letting in more light.
| Spec | AI-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 | 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Sigma |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.4 (faster) |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 5 | 8 |
| Af motor | none | HSM |
| Elements | 6 | 13 |
| Filter mm | 52 | 77 |
| Blades | n/a | 9 |
| Weight g | n/a | 815 |
| Min focus m | n/a | 0.4 |
| Max magnification | n/a | 0.18 |
Nikon AI-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8
A light manual-focus 50mm f/1.8 with a 6-element, 5-group design and a 52mm filter thread. It weighs about 220g and focuses down to 0.45m.
Pros
- Light at about 220g
- Close focus of 0.45m
- 52mm filter thread
- Sharp when stopped down
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Basic coatings
- Soft wide open
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art: a full-frame fast standard prime lens with a 50mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.4, made for Nikon F mount cameras, from the Sigma Art line with Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. A wide-aperture standard prime from Sigma's Art line.