Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSMvsSigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM

24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM

24-105mm / F4

50mm F1.4 DG HSM

50mm / F1.4

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

← Mount
  • 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM109.4mm long × 88.6mm diameter
  • 50mm F1.4 DG HSM99.9mm long × 85.4mm diameter

Specifications compared

Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM compared with Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM.The highlighted side is the better one for that specification.
SpecificationSigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSMSigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSMDifference
Focal length (wide)24mm50mm−26mm
Focal length (tele)105mm50mm+55mm
Max aperture (wide)F4F1.43.0 stops darker
Max aperture (tele)F4F1.43.0 stops darker
Min focus distance45cm40cm+0.05m
Length109.4mm99.9mm+9.5mm
Diameter88.6mm85.4mm+3.2mm
Filter size82mm77mm+5mm
Released20142014
StabilizationYesNoYes
Weather sealingYesYes
MacroNoNo
AutofocusYesYes

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.

Check prices

24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM

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50mm F1.4 DG HSM

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