Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro vs Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM

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Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro

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Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro vs Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Sigma lenses lenses with different focal types: Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro is a Macro Prime lens with a 50mm focal range and a max aperture of F2.8 whereas Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM is a Standard Prime lens with a 50mm focal range and max aperture of F1.4.

We will start with briefly looking and the main specs of these two lenses and in the section, we will start analyzing in more detail and list the pros and cons of each lenses.

Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro Key Specs

50mm Focal Range

F2.8 Max Aperture

Filter Thread: 55mm

Max Format: 35mm FF

Sony Alpha Mount

Weight: 320g.

Diameter: 71mm

Length: 67mm

Min Focus Distance:0.19m

Max Magnification:1x

Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM Key Specs

50mm Focal Range

F1.4 Max Aperture

Filter Thread: 77mm

Max Format:

Sony Alpha Mount

Weight: 505g.

Diameter: 85mm

Length: 68mm

Min Focus Distance:0.45m

Max Magnification:0.14x

Size and Weight Comparison

Size of a lens is an important deciding factor when comparing two lenses.Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM is the longer of the two lenses at 68mm. The Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro with a length of 67mm is 1mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM also has a larger diameter of 85mm compared to Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro's 71mm diameter.

Weight of a lens is as important as its external dimensions, especially if you are planning to hand hold your camera and lens combination for longer periods. Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro weighs 320g, which means it is 185g (57%) lighter than the Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM which has a weight of 505g.

Lens Mounts

Both Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro and Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM has the same Sony Alpha lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony Alpha lenses are Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II.

Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro is also available in Canon EF , Pentax KAF, Sigma SA and Nikon F (FX) mounts.

Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM is also available in Canon EF , Pentax KAF3, Sigma SA, Nikon F (FX) and Four Thirds mounts.

Focal Range

Reasons to choose Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro over Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM

Weight	320g vs 505g	185g lighter
Diameter	71mm vs 85mm	14mm smaller in diameter
Length	67mm vs 68mm	1mm shorter
Filter Thread	55mm vs 77mm	Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Minimum Focus Distance	0.19m vs 0.45m	can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification	1x vs 0.14x	higher magnification better for close-up shots

Reasons to choose Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM over Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro

Max Aperture - Wide	1.4 vs 2.8	Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture - Tele	1.4 vs 2.8	Wider aperture at tele end
Diaphgragm Blades	9 vs 7	Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh

Common Strengths of Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro and Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM

Distance Scale	Yes vs Yes	Distance Scale to assist focusing
Depth-of-Field Scale	Yes vs Yes	Depth of Field scale to assist focusing

Common Weaknesses of Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro and Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM

Image Stabilization	No vs No	Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Weather Sealing	No vs No	not safe under rain and dust

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Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro vs Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro	Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM
Brand	Sigma	Sigma
Lens Type	Prime	Prime
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Lens Type	Macro Prime	Standard Prime
Lens Mount	Sony Alpha	Sony Alpha
Max Format	35mm FF	35mm FF
Focal Range	50mm	50mm
Image Stabilization	No	No
Colour	Black	Black
Zoom Method	No Zoom	No Zoom
Power Zoom	No	No
Zoom Lock	No	No
Zoom Ratio	1.0X	1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F2.8	F1.4
Min Aperture		F16.0
Aperture Ring	No	No
Diaphragm Blades	7	9
Optics
Optical Elements	10	8
Optical Groups	9	6
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.19m	0.45m
Max Magnification	1X	0.14X
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Micromotor	Ring-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual	No	Yes
Focus Method	Extending front	Unit
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
DoF Scale	Yes	Yes
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Yes	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	320g	505g
Diameter	71mm	85mm
Length	67mm	68mm
Materials	metal mount	Plastic barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing	Unknown	Unknown
Filter Thread	55mm	77mm
Filter Notes	Does not rotate on focus	Does not rotate on focus
Hood Supplied	Yes	Yes
Hood Code	Unknown	Unknown
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	-	-
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