Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art vs f/2 DG DN Contemporary
Both are Leica L prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the f/1.4 DG HSM Art if
- You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/2)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.4 m vs 0.45 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.18× vs 0.15× maximum magnification
Pick the f/2 DG DN Contemporary if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 555 g lighter (350 g vs 905 g)
- You shoot video: Stepping motor autofocus is smooth and quiet (the f/1.4 DG HSM Art uses HSM)
- You want a compact lens: 68 mm vs 123.9 mm long
Spec differences
10 differences| f/1.4 DG HSM Art | f/2 DG DN Contemporary | |
|---|---|---|
| Max aperture |
f/1.4
1 stop faster
|
f/2
|
| Weight |
905 g
|
350 g
lighter
|
| Length |
123.9 mm
|
68 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
85.4 mm
|
70 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
77 mm
|
58 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.4 m
closer
|
0.45 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.18×
larger
|
0.15×
|
| Optical design |
13 elements / 8 groups
|
11 elements / 9 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
HSM
|
Stepping motor
|
| Released |
not listed
|
2023
|
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- Brand
- Sigma both
- Mount
- Leica L both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 50mm both
- Aperture blades
- 9 both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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