Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM A vs Canon EF 40mm f2.8 STM Detailed Comparison

Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM A vs Canon EF 40mm f2.8 STM

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Reasons to choose Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM A over Canon EF 40mm f2.8 STM

Reasons to choose Canon EF 40mm f2.8 STM over Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM A

Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM A vs Canon 40mm f2.8 STM Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM A	Canon 40mm f2.8 STM
Brand	Sigma	Canon
Lens Type	Prime	Prime
Price	$597.83	$179.00
Lens Type	Standard Prime	Standard Prime
Lens Mount	Canon EF	Canon EF
Max Format	35mm FF	35mm FF
Focal Range	50mm	40mm
Image Stabilization	No	No
Colour	Unknown
Zoom Method	No Zoom	No Zoom
Power Zoom	No	No
Zoom Lock	No	No
Zoom Ratio	1.0X	1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F1.4	F2.8
Min Aperture	F16.0	F22.0
Aperture Ring	No	No
Diaphragm Blades	9	7
Optics
Optical Elements	13	6
Optical Groups	8	4
Special Elements	SLD glass elements, aspheric elements	1 aspherical element
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.4m	0.3m
Max Magnification	0.18X	0.18X
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Ring-type ultrasonic	Stepper motor
Full Time Manual	Yes	Yes
Focus Method	Internal	Unit
Distance Scale	Yes	No
DoF Scale	Yes	No
Distance Scale	Yes	No
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	815g	130g
Diameter	85mm	68mm
Length	100mm	22mm
Materials	Unknown	Unknown
Weather Sealing	Unknown	No
Filter Thread	77mm	52mm
Filter Notes	-	-
Hood Supplied	Unknown	No
Hood Code	Unknown	Unknown
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	-	-
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