Sigma A 50 mm f/1.4 DG HSM vs Nikon Nikkor AF 50 mm f/1.8D
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| Compare | Fastest Aperture | Lightest |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | ||
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Best For | Portrait | Portrait Street |
Optical Specifications | ||
| Focal Length | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.8 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 7 |
Features | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
Close-up Performance | ||
| Min. Focus Distance | 0.4 m | 0.45 m |
| Max. Magnification | - | - |
Physical Specifications | ||
| Weight | 815 g | 155 g |
| Length | 100 mm | 39 mm |
| Diameter | 85 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 52 mm |
Price & Availability | ||
| Release Year | 2014 | 2002 |
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Comparing Sigma A 50 mm f/1.4 DG HSM (50 mm, f/1.4) and Nikon Nikkor AF 50 mm f/1.8D (50 mm, f/1.8).
Nikon Nikkor AF 50 mm f/1.8D is the lightest at 155 g, Sigma A 50 mm f/1.4 DG HSM weighs 815 g.
Sigma A 50 mm f/1.4 DG HSM offers the fastest maximum aperture at f/1.4, allowing for better low-light performance and shallower depth of field.
Sigma A 50 mm f/1.4 DG HSM can focus closest at 0.4 m minimum focus distance.
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