Samyang AF 50mm F1.4 FEvsSigma 50mm F2 DG DN Contemporary
AF 50mm F1.4 FE
50mm / F1.4
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50mm F2 DG DN Contemporary
50mm / F2
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Which to choose
When the AF 50mm F1.4 FE suits you better
- Brightness1.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
When the 50mm F2 DG DN Contemporary suits you better
- Weight240g lighter, so easier to carry
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
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
- AF 50mm F1.4 FE97.7mm long × 73.5mm diameter
- 50mm F2 DG DN Contemporary70mm long × 70mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Samyang AF 50mm F1.4 FE | Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN Contemporary | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 50mm | 50mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 50mm | 50mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.4 | F2 | 1.0 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.4 | F2 | 1.0 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F16 | F22 | −6.0 |
| Min focus distance | 45cm | 45cm | — |
| Max magnification | 0.15× | 0.15× | — |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 9blades | — |
| Weight | 585g | 345g | +240g |
| Length | 97.7mm | 70mm | +27.7mm |
| Diameter | 73.5mm | 70mm | +3.5mm |
| Filter size | 67mm | 58mm | +9mm |
| Released | 2016 | 2023 | −7year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes | No |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as AF 50mm F1.4 FE relative to 50mm F2 DG DN Contemporary.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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AF 50mm F1.4 FE
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50mm F2 DG DN Contemporary
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