Sigma Art 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM 50mm
Sigma
81 Overall Score
vs
Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
Viltrox
86 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sigma Art 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM 50mm
88 out of 100 high confidence 55 reviews
The Sigma 50mm f/1.4 Art lens is widely praised for its exceptional sharpness, beautiful bokeh, and fast, quiet autofocus. Users consistently highlight its premium build quality and excellent value compared to first-party alternatives like Canon L or Nikon G lenses. While many note it is heavier and larger than typical 50mm primes, the image quality and performance are considered well worth the trade-off. A few users mention potential autofocus inconsistencies in low light or with older firmware, but overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Beautiful bokeh
- Fast and quiet autofocus
- Premium build quality
- Great value for money
Cons
- Heavy and bulky
- Autofocus hunts in low light
- Soft edges at f/1.4
- Potential front/back focus issues
- Firmware compatibility concerns
Image quality 18
Bokeh 12
Autofocus performance 14
Build quality 10
Value for money 11
Weight and size 9
Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
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Specifications
| Sigma Art 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM 50mm | Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 20 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 20 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 10 |
| Groups | 11 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | multi-layer nano-MC coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓★ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.81 kg | 0.16 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HSM | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 400 mm | 20 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.6★ | 0.17X |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Art 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM 50mm
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong optical (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
- Strong macro (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Art 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM 50mm0.005score per dollar
vs
Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm0.027score per dollar
Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm offers 5.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
Scores 86 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
