Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art vs Tokina opera 50mm F1.4 FF

Both are Nikon F prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Sigma

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

You want the lighter lens to carry: 135 g lighter (815 g vs 950 g)

Pick the Tokina opera 50mm F1.4 FF if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Spec differences

8 differences

Specifications that differ between the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art and the Tokina opera 50mm F1.4 FF
	Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art	Tokina opera 50mm F1.4 FF
Brand	Sigma	Tokina
Weight	815 g lighter	950 g
Length	not listed	107.5 mm
Diameter	not listed	80 mm
Filter thread	77 mm	72 mm
Max magnification	0.18×	not listed
Optical design	13 elements / 8 groups	15 elements / 9 groups
Autofocus motor	HSM	not listed

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

Mount: Nikon F both
Type: Prime both
Format: Full frame both
Focal length: 50mm both
Max aperture: f/1.4 both
Min focus distance: 0.4 m both
Aperture blades: 9 both
Image stabilization: No both

Our notes

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art: a full-frame fast standard prime lens with a 50mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.4, made for Nikon F mount cameras, from the Sigma Art line with Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. A wide-aperture standard prime from Sigma's Art line.

Our notes