The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the 7Artisans 50mm f1.2 APS-C and the Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art is the longer of the two lenses at 111mm. The 7Artisans 50mm f1.2 APS-C with a length of 68mm, is 43mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art also has a larger diameter of 81mm compared to the 7Artisans 50mm f1.2 APS-C's 62mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. 7Artisans 50mm f1.2 APS-C weighs 410g, which means it is 330g (44%) lighter than the Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art which has a weight of 740g.
Filter Threads
The 7Artisans 50mm f1.2 APS-C has a filter size of 55mm whereas the Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art has a 72mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 55mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the 7Artisans 50mm f1.2 APS-C:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art:
Lens Mounts
Both the 7Artisans 50mm f1.2 APS-C and the Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony ZV-E10 II, Sony A6700 and Sony FX30.
7Artisans 50mm f1.2 APS-C is also available in the Nikon Z , Fujifilm X and MFT mounts.
Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art is also available in Leica L mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.2.
