The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM and the Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM is the longer of the two lenses at 68mm. The Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM with a length of 41mm, is 27mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM also has a larger diameter of 85mm compared to the Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM's 69mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM weighs 160g, which means it is 345g (68%) lighter than the Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM which has a weight of 505g.
Filter Threads
The Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM has a filter size of 43mm whereas the Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 43mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM:
Lens Mounts
The Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM has the Canon RF lens mount whereas the Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM has the Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Canon R6 V, Canon R6 III and Canon C50 for the Canon RF Mount and Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM is also available in Pentax KAF3 , Sony Alpha, Sigma SA, Nikon F (FX) and Four Thirds mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm but while Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM has the fastest aperture of
F1.8, the Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM's widest aperture value is
F1.4.
