Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art (Sony E) vs Sony FE 50mm F1.8

Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art (Sony E) vs Sony FE 50mm F1.8

When comparing Sony FE 50mm F1.8 and Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art (Sony E), which one is better?

1. Lens Mount Comparison

These two lenses use the same lens mount, the Sony E. This means that both lenses are compatible with cameras that use this mount.

Winner: Tied

Regarding lens mount: Popular lens mounts are Canon RF and EF, Micro Four Thirds and Nikon Z. Different lens mounts lets you connect different lenses to camera bodies, but some might not be compatible. This can be helped by using an adapter, like a Canon EF to RF adapter.

2. Largest Aperture Comparison

The Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art - (Sony E) has the largest aperture of the two lenses at 1.4 compared to the 1.8 aperture of Sony FE 50mm F1.8. This means that you get more light to your sensor using Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art - (Sony E) wide open, and therefore it might be a better lens in dark situations.

Winner: Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art (Sony E)

Regarding largest aperture: A lower aperture number means that the widest aperture on the lens is larger. This means that more light will hit the sensor and also that the depth of field will be shallower, better separating your subject from the background.

Specifications

Full specifications table of Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art (Sony E) and Sony FE 50mm F1.8:

	Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art - (Sony E)	Sony FE 50mm F1.8
	Price ➔	Price ➔
Brand	Sigma	Sony
Weight	630 g	Missing
Lens Mount	Sony E	Sony E
Focal Length	85 mm	50 mm
Largest Aperture	1.4	1.8
Anamorphic	No	Missing
Minimum Focus Distance	85 cm	Missing
Type	Prime	Missing
Aperture Range	1.4 - 16	Missing
Aperture Blades	11	Missing
Lens Groups	11	Missing
Lens Elements	15	Missing
Image Stabilization	No	Missing
Autofocus	Evet	Missing
Macro	No	Missing
Weather Seal	Yes	Missing
Full Frame Coverage	Yes	Missing
Lens Hood Included	Yes	Missing