Samyang 50mm f/1.4 AS UMC vs Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art

Both are Sony E prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Samyang

Pick the Samyang 50mm f/1.4 AS UMC if

You want the lighter lens to carry: 95 g lighter (565 g vs 660 g)

Pick the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Spec differences

11 differences

Specifications that differ between the Samyang 50mm f/1.4 AS UMC and the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art
	Samyang 50mm f/1.4 AS UMC	Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art
Brand	Samyang	Sigma
Weight	565 g lighter	660 g
Length	100.7 mm shorter	111.5 mm
Diameter	81.6 mm	78.2 mm slimmer
Filter thread	77 mm	72 mm
Max magnification	not listed	0.15×
Aperture blades	not listed	11
Optical design	9 elements / 6 groups	not listed
Autofocus motor	Manual focus	not listed
Weather sealing	not listed	Yes
Released	not listed	2023

7 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, max aperture, min focus distance, image stabilization. Show all

Mount: Sony E both
Type: Prime both
Format: Full frame both
Focal length: 50mm both
Max aperture: f/1.4 both
Min focus distance: 0.45 m both
Image stabilization: No both

Our notes

Samyang 50mm f/1.4 AS UMC

Samyang 50mm f/1.4 AS UMC: a fast standard prime lens with a 50mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.4, made for Sony E mount cameras, with aspherical elements. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.

Our notes