Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM vs Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art
Both are Sony E prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM if
- Our notes say it suits: Portraits, low-light shooting, subject isolation
Pick the Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art if
- You prefer a newer design: released 2024 vs 2021
Spec differences
10 differences| Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM | Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Sigma
|
| Weight |
778 g
|
740 g
lighter
|
| Length |
109.2 mm
|
110.8 mm
|
| Diameter |
87 mm
|
81 mm
slimmer
|
| Max magnification |
0.17×
larger
|
0.16×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
13
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
17 elements / 12 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Linear motor
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2021
|
2024
|
8 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, max aperture, filter thread, 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/1.2 both
- Filter thread
- 72 mm both
- Min focus distance
- 0.4 m both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM
A very bright 50mm prime for full-frame E-mount with an f/1.2 aperture. It targets portrait and low-light shooters who want strong subject separation.
Pros
- f/1.2 maximum aperture
- Linear-motor autofocus
- Very sharp optics
Cons
- Weighs about 778 g
- Larger than the f/1.4 GM
Our notes
Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art
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Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM vs Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art
224 g lighter vs ½ stop faster
Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM vs TTArtisan 50mm f/1.2
focuses closer vs 442 g lighter
Rokinon 50mm f/1.2 AS UMC CS vs Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art
365 g lighter vs autofocus
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Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM: covers full frame, portraits