Sony FE 50mm F1.4 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 F1.4 GM if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 224 g lighter (516 g vs 740 g)
- Our notes say it suits: Portraits, street and documentary, hybrid video
Pick the Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art if
- You need ½ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.2 vs f/1.4)
- You prefer a newer design: released 2024 vs 2023
Spec differences
12 differences| Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM | Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Sigma
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.4
|
f/1.2
½ stop faster
|
| Weight |
516 g
lighter
|
740 g
|
| Length |
96 mm
shorter
|
110.8 mm
|
| Diameter |
80.6 mm
|
81 mm
|
| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
72 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.41 m
|
0.4 m
|
| 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 |
2023
|
2024
|
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, max magnification, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 50mm both
- Max magnification
- 0.16× both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM
A compact G Master 50mm for E-mount with an f/1.4 aperture and an aperture ring. It weighs about 516 g, lighter than the FE 50mm F1.2 GM.
Pros
- Sharp from wide open
- Compact for an f/1.4 GM
- Aperture ring with de-click
Cons
- Larger than f/1.8 and f/2.5 options
- No stabilization in the lens
Our notes
Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art
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