Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM 50mm
Canon
53 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 30mm f/1.4 DC DN 30mm
Sigma
82 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Video Cinema
Portrait
Professional
Budget
Macro
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Specifications
| Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM 50mm | Sigma Contemporary 30mm f/1.4 DC DN 30mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 30 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 30 mm |
| Elements | 6 | 9 |
| Groups | 5 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| ED Elements | 0 | 5★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.16 kg★ | 0.27 kg |
| Filter Thread | 49 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | HSM |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 7 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 350 mm | 300 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.21x | 1:7.14★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM 50mm
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Sigma Contemporary 30mm f/1.4 DC DN 30mm
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM 50mm0.406score per dollar
vs
Sigma Contemporary 30mm f/1.4 DC DN 30mm0.254score per dollar
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM 50mm offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 30mm f/1.4 DC DN 30mm
Scores 82 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
