Nikon AI-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 vs Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
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AI-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.2
Verdict at a glance
- Nikon AI-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 is faster by 0.4 stops (f/1.2 vs f/1.4), letting in more light.
- Nikon AI-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 is lighter by 475g.
| Spec | AI-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 | 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Sigma |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.2 (faster) | f/1.4 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 6 | 8 |
| Af motor | none | HSM |
| Elements | 7 | 13 |
| Weight g | 340.0 (lighter) | 815 |
| Filter mm | 52 | 77 |
| Length mm | 59.0 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 70.5 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.6 | 0.4 (closer focusing) |
| Blades | n/a | 9 |
| Max magnification | n/a | 0.18 |
Nikon AI-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.2
A fast manual-focus normal lens introduced in 1978, with a 7-element design and a 52mm filter thread. It weighs about 340g and focuses down to 0.6m.
Pros
- f/1.2 aperture
- Compact for f/1.2
- Smooth rendering
- 52mm filter thread
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Soft wide open
- Minimum focus of 0.6m
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art: a full-frame fast standard prime lens with a 50mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.4, made for Nikon F mount cameras, from the Sigma Art line with Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. A wide-aperture standard prime from Sigma's Art line.