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Manufacturer
Pentax
Canon
Nikon Nikkor
Sigma
Model
smc DA* 55 mm f/1.4 SDM
EF 50 mm f/1.4 USM
AF-S 50 mm f/1.4G
50 mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
Lenst style
Telephoto
Normal
Normal
Normal
Focal length
55 mm
50 mm
50 mm
50 mm
Maximum aperture
f/1.4
f/1.4
f/1.4
f/1.4
Angle of view
28.6
o
46.8
o
46
o
46.8
o
Closest focusing distance
0.45 m
0.45 m
0.45 m
0.45 m
Maximum magnification
1:5.78
1:6.67
1:6.5
1:7.4
Minimum aperture
22
22
16
16
Diaphragm blades
9
8
9
9
Auto focus type
SDM
USM
SWM
HSM
Lens Construction
9 elements / 8 group
7 elements / 6 group
8 elements / 7 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
Pentax K
Canon EF
Nikon F
Canon EF
Nikon F
Sony A / Minolta
Sigma
Pentax K
Four Thirds
Dimensions
70.5 x 66 mm
73.8 x 50.5 mm
73.5 x 54.2 mm
68.2 x 84.5 mm
Weight
375 g
290 g
290 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.
Score [max 5.00]
4.67 (1)
3.74 (19)
4.04 (8)
4.33 (18)
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