The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f1.2 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 109mm. The Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f1.2 with a length of 52mm, is 57mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art also has a larger diameter of 81mm compared to the Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f1.2's 61mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f1.2 and Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f1.2 and the Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art Size and Weight 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. Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f1.2 weighs 405g, which means it is 340g (45%) lighter than the Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art which has a weight of 745g.
Filter Threads
The Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f1.2 has a filter size of 49mm 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 49mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f1.2:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art:
Lens Mounts
The Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f1.2 has the Leica M lens mount whereas the Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art has the Leica L lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica M EV1 , Leica M11-D and Pixii Max for the Leica M Mount and Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount.
Sony E mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.2 .
