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 56mm F1.4 C 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. 7Artisans 50mm f1.2 APS-C is the longer of the two lenses at 68mm. The Sigma 56mm F1.4 C with a length of 60mm, is 8mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sigma 56mm F1.4 C has a larger diameter of 67mm 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. Sigma 56mm F1.4 C weighs 280g, 31% (130g) lighter than the 7Artisans 50mm f1.2 APS-C's weight of 410g.
Filter Threads
Both the 7Artisans 50mm f1.2 APS-C and the Sigma 56mm F1.4 C have the same Filter thread size of 55mm.
Below are links to the 55mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the 7Artisans 50mm f1.2 APS-C and the Sigma 56mm F1.4 C has the same Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5.
7Artisans 50mm f1.2 APS-C is also available in the Sony E , Nikon Z and MFT mounts.
Sigma 56mm F1.4 C is also available in Nikon Z and Canon RF mounts.
Focal Range
7Artisans 50mm f1.2 APS-C is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
75mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Sigma 56mm F1.4 C is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 56mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 84mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
