Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art vs CL DG Contemporary
Both are Leica L prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the DG HSM Art if
- 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 CL DG Contemporary if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 530 g lighter (375 g vs 905 g)
- You shoot video: Linear motor autofocus is smooth and quiet (the DG HSM Art uses HSM)
- You want a compact lens: 54 mm vs 123.9 mm long
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 14 aperture blades vs 9
Spec differences
10 differences| DG HSM Art | CL DG Contemporary | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight |
905 g
|
375 g
lighter
|
| Length |
123.9 mm
|
54 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
85.4 mm
|
64.7 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
77 mm
|
52 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.4 m
closer
|
0.45 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.18×
larger
|
0.15×
|
| Aperture blades |
9
|
14
more blades
|
| Optical design |
13 elements / 8 groups
|
9 elements / 6 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
HSM
|
Linear motor
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
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- Brand
- Sigma both
- Mount
- Leica L both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 50mm both
- Max aperture
- f/1.4 both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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