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Manufacturer CanonNikon NikkorPentaxSigma
Model EF 50 mm f/1.4 USMAF-S 50 mm f/1.4Gsmc DA* 55 mm f/1.4 SDM50 mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
Lenst style Normal Normal Telephoto Normal
Focal length 50 mm 50 mm 55 mm 50 mm
Maximum aperture f/1.4 f/1.4 f/1.4 f/1.4
Angle of view 46.8 o 46 o 28.6 o 46.8 o
Closest focusing distance 0.45 m 0.45 m 0.45 m 0.45 m
Maximum magnification 1:6.67 1:6.5 1:5.78 1:7.4
Minimum aperture 22 16 22 16
Diaphragm blades 8 9 9 9
Auto focus type USM SWM SDM HSM
Lens Construction 7 elements / 6 group 8 elements / 7 group 9 elements / 8 group 8 elements / 6 group
Filter diameter 58 mm 58 mm 58 mm 77 mm
Macro Yes/No No No No No
Stabilization No No No No
Available mounts Canon EF Nikon F Pentax K Canon EF
Nikon F
Sony A / Minolta
Sigma
Pentax K
Four Thirds
Dimensions 73.8 x 50.5 mm 73.5 x 54.2 mm 70.5 x 66 mm 68.2 x 84.5 mm
Weight 290 g 290 g 375 g 505 g
Additional information Marketed June 1993 If the Sony or Pentax camera body does not support HSM, auto focus will not be available.
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3.74 (19)
4.04 (8)
4.67 (1)
4.33 (18)
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