Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSMvsSigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM
24-105mm / F4
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50mm F1.4 DG HSM
50mm / F1.4
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Which to choose
When the 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 24-105mm in a single lens
- StabilizationHas stabilization
When the 50mm F1.4 DG HSM suits you better
- Brightness3.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Close focusFocuses as close as 40cm
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM109.4mm long × 88.6mm diameter
- 50mm F1.4 DG HSM99.9mm long × 85.4mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM | Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 24mm | 50mm | −26mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 105mm | 50mm | +55mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4 | F1.4 | 3.0 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F4 | F1.4 | 3.0 stops darker |
| Min focus distance | 45cm | 40cm | +0.05m |
| Length | 109.4mm | 99.9mm | +9.5mm |
| Diameter | 88.6mm | 85.4mm | +3.2mm |
| Filter size | 82mm | 77mm | +5mm |
| Released | 2014 | 2014 | — |
| Stabilization | Yes | No | Yes |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM relative to 50mm F1.4 DG HSM.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM
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50mm F1.4 DG HSM
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