Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II vs Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art is faster by 2 stops (f/1.4 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
- Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art is lighter by 485g.
- Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art goes wider (50mm vs 70mm).
- Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II reaches further (200mm vs 50mm).
| Spec | 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II | 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sigma |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Telephoto Zoom | Prime |
| Focal length | 70-200mm | 50mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.4 (faster) |
| Released | 2013 | n/a |
| Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 16 | 8 |
| Af motor | SSM | HSM |
| Elements | 19 | 13 |
| Weight g | 1300 | 815 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 77 | 77 |
| Length mm | 196.6 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 1.2 | 0.4 (closer focusing) |
| Weather sealed | Yes | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.21 | 0.18 |
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II
Sony's second 70-200mm f/2.8 G SSM for A-mount, with a dust and moisture resistant build and a ring-type SSM motor. It weighs about 1,300 g and takes 77mm filters.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8 aperture
- SSM autofocus
- Dust and moisture resistant
- Wide focus-ring control with SSM manual override
Cons
- Weighs about 1,300 g
- No in-lens stabilization
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
A very sharp 50mm f/1.4 for full-frame DSLRs, weighing about 815 g with 77mm filters. It focuses as close as 0.4 m.
Pros
- Sharp at f/1.4
- HSM autofocus
- Close focus of 0.4 m
- 9-bladed aperture
Cons
- Heavy at about 815 g
- Large for a 50mm
- No stabilization