Meike 50mm f/1.2 vs Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
Both are Leica L prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Meike 50mm f/1.2 if
- You need ½ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.2 vs f/1.4)
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 285 g lighter (620 g vs 905 g)
Pick the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art if
- You want autofocus (HSM): the Meike 50mm f/1.2 is manual focus only
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.4 m vs 0.6 m
Spec differences
11 differences| Meike 50mm f/1.2 | Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Meike
|
Sigma
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.2
½ stop faster
|
f/1.4
|
| Weight |
620 g
lighter
|
905 g
|
| Length |
not listed
|
123.9 mm
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
85.4 mm
|
| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
77 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.6 m
|
0.4 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.18×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
13 elements / 8 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Manual focus
|
HSM
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Leica L both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 50mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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