The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art and the Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM 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 Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM with a length of 108mm, is 3mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM has a larger diameter of 87mm 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 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art and Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art and the Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM 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, which means it is 38g (4%) lighter than the Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM which has a weight of 778g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Standard Prime Lenses in Sony E Mount for size comparison purposes.
Standard Sony E Mount
Filter Threads
Both the Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art and the Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM have the same Filter thread size of 72mm .
Below are links to the 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art and the Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM 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 .
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.2 .
