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 Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S 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 Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S with a length of 87mm, is 22mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art also has a larger diameter of 81mm compared to the Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S's 76mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art and Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S 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 Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S 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. Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S weighs 415g, 44% (330g) lighter than the Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art's weight of 745g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S has a 62mm 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 62mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S has the Nikon Z 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 Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm but while Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art has the fastest aperture of
F1.2 , the Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S's widest aperture value is
F1.8 .
