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Brightin Star 50mm f/0.95 Mark II vs Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art

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

Pick the Brightin Star 50mm f/0.95 Mark II if

  • You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/0.95 vs f/1.2)

Pick the Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art if

  • You want autofocus (Linear motor): the Brightin Star 50mm f/0.95 Mark II is manual focus only
  • You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 13 aperture blades vs 9

Spec differences

13 differences
Specifications that differ between the Brightin Star 50mm f/0.95 Mark II and the Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art
Brightin Star 50mm f/0.95 Mark II Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art
Brand
Brightin Star
Sigma
Max aperture
f/0.95 ⅔ stop faster
f/1.2
Weight
not listed
745 g
Length
not listed
108.8 mm
Diameter
not listed
81 mm
Filter thread
not listed
72 mm
Min focus distance
not listed
0.4 m
Max magnification
not listed
0.16×
Aperture blades
9
13 more blades
Optical design
10 elements / 9 groups
17 elements / 12 groups
Autofocus motor
Manual focus
Linear motor
Weather sealing
not listed
Yes
Released
not listed
2024
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Mount
Leica L both
Type
Prime both
Format
Full frame both
Focal length
50mm both
Image stabilization
No both

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