Pentax smc D-FA 50mm F2.8 Macro vs Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM Side By Side Comparison

Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Pentax smc D-FA 50mm F2.8 Macro vs Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSMto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.

Pentax D-FA 50mm F2.8 Macro Top Features

50mm Focal Range
F2.8 Max Aperture
Filter Thread: 49mm
Max Format: 35mm FF
Pentax KAF Mount
Weight: 265g.
Diameter: 68mm
Length: 60mm
Min Focus Distance:0.2m
Max Magnification:1x

Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM Top Features

50mm Focal Range
F1.4 Max Aperture
Filter Thread: 77mm
Max Format:
Pentax KAF3 Mount
Weight: 505g.
Diameter: 85mm
Length: 68mm
Min Focus Distance:0.45m
Max Magnification:0.14x

Our Winner: Pentax smc D-FA 50mm F2.8 Macro over Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM

Aperture Ring	Yes vs No	able to adjust the aperture on the lens
Weight	265g vs 505g	240g lighter
Diameter	68mm vs 85mm	17mm smaller in diameter
Length	60mm vs 68mm	8mm shorter
Filter Thread	49mm vs 77mm	Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Minimum Focus Distance	0.2m vs 0.45m	can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification	1x vs 0.14x	higher magnification better for close-up shots

Pros Of Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM over Pentax smc D-FA 50mm F2.8 Macro

Max Aperture – Wide	1.4 vs 2.8	Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture – Tele	1.4 vs 2.8	Wider aperture at tele end
Diaphgragm Blades	9 vs 8	Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh

Cons Of Pentax smc D-FA 50mm F2.8 Macro and Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM

Image Stabilization	No vs No	Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Weather Sealing	No vs No	not safe under rain and dust

Pentax D-FA 50mm F2.8 Macro vs Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM All Features

Below is a detailed chart of specifications that compare both lenses to determine which is the best for your needs.

General	Pentax D-FA 50mm F2.8 Macro	Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM
Brand	Pentax	Sigma
Lens Type	Prime	Prime
Price	CHECK PRICE	CHECK PRICE
Lens Type	Macro Prime	Standard Prime
Lens Mount	Pentax KAF	Pentax KAF3
Max Format	35mm FF	35mm FF
Focal Range	50mm	50mm
Image Stabilization	No	No
Colour	Black	Black
Zoom Method	No Zoom	No Zoom
Power Zoom	No	No
Zoom Lock	No	No
Zoom Ratio	1.0X	1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F2.8	F1.4
Min Aperture	F32.0	F16.0
Aperture Ring	Yes	No
Diaphragm Blades	8	9
Optics
Optical Elements	8	8
Optical Groups	7	6
Special Elements	unknown	1 Aspherical element
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.2m	0.45m
Max Magnification	1X	0.14X
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Screw drive from camera	Ring-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual	Yes	Yes
Focus Method	Unknown	Unit
Distance Scale	Unknown	Yes
DoF Scale	Yes	Yes
Distance Scale	Unknown	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	265g	505g
Diameter	68mm	85mm
Length	60mm	68mm
Materials	Unknown	Plastic barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing	Unknown	Unknown
Filter Thread	49mm	77mm
Filter Notes	–	Does not rotate on focus
Hood Supplied	Yes	Yes
Hood Code	Unknown	Unknown
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	–	–
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