Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art vs f/1.2 DG DN Art
Both are Leica L prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the f/1.4 DG HSM Art if
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.18× vs 0.16× maximum magnification
Pick the 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 want the lighter lens to carry: 160 g lighter (745 g vs 905 g)
- You shoot video: Linear motor autofocus is smooth and quiet (the f/1.4 DG HSM Art uses HSM)
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 13 aperture blades vs 9
Spec differences
11 differences| f/1.4 DG HSM Art | f/1.2 DG DN Art | |
|---|---|---|
| Max aperture |
f/1.4
|
f/1.2
½ stop faster
|
| Weight |
905 g
|
745 g
lighter
|
| Length |
123.9 mm
|
108.8 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
85.4 mm
|
81 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
77 mm
|
72 mm
|
| Max magnification |
0.18×
larger
|
0.16×
|
| Aperture blades |
9
|
13
more blades
|
| Optical design |
13 elements / 8 groups
|
17 elements / 12 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
HSM
|
Linear motor
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
not listed
|
2024
|
7 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, format, focal length, min focus distance, image stabilization. Show all
- Brand
- Sigma both
- Mount
- Leica L both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 50mm both
- Min focus distance
- 0.4 m both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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