Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM 50mm
Canon
56 Overall Score
vs
Laowa 58mm f/2.8
Laowa
66 Overall Score
Scores
Macro
Portrait
Video Cinema
Budget
Wildlife Sports
Street
Professional
Travel
Landscape
Specifications
| Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM 50mm | Laowa 58mm f/2.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 58 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 58 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 14 |
| Groups | 6 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/50 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/22 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 8 | 13★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | Full-Frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 0.59 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM★ | — |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 399 mm | 185 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.15x | 2:1★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM 50mm
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average aperture (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average bokeh (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Laowa 58mm f/2.8
- Strong macro (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong bokeh (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM 50mm
No current pricing available
Laowa 58mm f/2.8
Verdict
Winner: Laowa 58mm f/2.8
Scores 66 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.
