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Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art vs Panasonic Lumix S Pro 50mm F1.4

Both are Leica L prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art if

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 50 g lighter (905 g vs 955 g)
  • You want bigger close-ups: 0.18× vs 0.15× maximum magnification

Pick the Panasonic Lumix S Pro 50mm F1.4 if

  • You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 11 aperture blades vs 9

Spec differences

9 differences
Specifications that differ between the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art and the Panasonic Lumix S Pro 50mm F1.4
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Panasonic Lumix S Pro 50mm F1.4
Brand
Sigma
Panasonic
Weight
905 g lighter
955 g
Length
123.9 mm shorter
130 mm
Diameter
85.4 mm slimmer
90 mm
Min focus distance
0.4 m closer
0.44 m
Max magnification
0.18× larger
0.15×
Aperture blades
9
11 more blades
Optical design
13 elements / 8 groups
13 elements / 11 groups
Autofocus motor
HSM
not listed
7 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, max aperture, filter thread, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Leica L both
Type
Prime both
Format
Full frame both
Focal length
50mm both
Max aperture
f/1.4 both
Filter thread
77 mm both
Image stabilization
No both

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