Meike 50mm f/1.2 vs Sigma 50mm f/1.4 CL DG Contemporary
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)
Pick the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 CL DG Contemporary if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 245 g lighter (375 g vs 620 g)
- You want autofocus (Linear motor): the Meike 50mm f/1.2 is manual focus only
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.45 m vs 0.6 m
Spec differences
12 differences| Meike 50mm f/1.2 | Sigma 50mm f/1.4 CL DG Contemporary | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Meike
|
Sigma
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.2
½ stop faster
|
f/1.4
|
| Weight |
620 g
|
375 g
lighter
|
| Length |
not listed
|
54 mm
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
64.7 mm
|
| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
52 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.6 m
|
0.45 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.15×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
14
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
9 elements / 6 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Manual focus
|
Linear motor
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
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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