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TTArtisan 50mm f/1.2 vs Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art

Both are Leica L prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the TTArtisan 50mm f/1.2 if

  • You need ½ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.2 vs f/1.4)
  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 569 g lighter (336 g vs 905 g)
  • You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 10 aperture blades vs 9

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

  • You want autofocus (HSM): the TTArtisan 50mm f/1.2 is manual focus only
  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.4 m vs 0.5 m
  • You shoot full frame: the TTArtisan 50mm f/1.2 is made for APS-C

Spec differences

12 differences
Specifications that differ between the TTArtisan 50mm f/1.2 and the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
TTArtisan 50mm f/1.2 Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
Brand
TTArtisan
Sigma
Format
APS-C
Full frame
Max aperture
f/1.2 ½ stop faster
f/1.4
Weight
336 g lighter
905 g
Length
not listed
123.9 mm
Diameter
not listed
85.4 mm
Filter thread
52 mm
77 mm
Min focus distance
0.5 m
0.4 m closer
Max magnification
not listed
0.18×
Aperture blades
10 more blades
9
Optical design
7 elements / 5 groups
13 elements / 8 groups
Autofocus motor
Manual focus
HSM
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Leica L both
Type
Prime both
Focal length
50mm both
Image stabilization
No both

Our notes

TTArtisan 50mm f/1.2

This 50mm f/1.2 fast standard prime lens from TTArtisan fits Leica L mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.

Our notes

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art

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