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 Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM 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 Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM with a length of 108mm, is 1mm shorter. On the other hand, the Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM has a larger diameter of 90mm 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 Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM 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 Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM 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 745g, which means it is 205g (21%) lighter than the Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM which has a weight of 950g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM has the Canon RF lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount and Canon R6 V , Canon R6 III and Canon C50 for the Canon RF Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.2 .
