Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM vs Sigma 50mm f/1.4 CL DG Contemporary
Both are Sony E prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM if
- Our notes say it suits: Portraits, street and documentary, hybrid video
Pick the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 CL DG Contemporary if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 141 g lighter (375 g vs 516 g)
- You want a compact lens: 56 mm vs 96 mm long
Spec differences
12 differences| Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM | Sigma 50mm f/1.4 CL DG Contemporary | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Sigma
|
| Weight |
516 g
|
375 g
lighter
|
| Length |
96 mm
|
56 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
80.6 mm
|
64.7 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
52 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.41 m
closer
|
0.45 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.16×
larger
|
0.15×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
14
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
9 elements / 6 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Linear motor
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2023
|
not listed
|
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 50mm both
- Max aperture
- f/1.4 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/1.4 CL DG Contemporary
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