The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 28-105mm f2.8 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 28-105mm f2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 158mm. The Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art with a length of 111mm, is 47mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 28-105mm f2.8 also has a larger diameter of 88mm compared to the Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art's 81mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 28-105mm f2.8 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 Sigma 28-105mm f2.8 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. Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art weighs 740g, 25% (255g) lighter than the Sigma 28-105mm f2.8's weight of 995g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 28-105mm f2.8 has a filter size of 82mm 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 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 28-105mm f2.8:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 28-105mm f2.8 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 FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V .
Leica L mount.
Focal Range
Sigma 28-105mm f2.8 has a focal range of 28-105mm and
3.8X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
42 - 157.5mm .
On the other hand, the Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 75mm .
