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 Tokina Opera 50mm F1.4 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 Tokina Opera 50mm F1.4 with a length of 108mm, is 1mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art also has a larger diameter of 81mm compared to the Tokina Opera 50mm F1.4's 80mm diameter.
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 Tokina Opera 50mm F1.4 which has a weight of 950g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art and the Tokina Opera 50mm F1.4 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
The Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Tokina Opera 50mm F1.4 has the Nikon F (FX) 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 D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art is also available in the Sony E mount.
Tokina Opera 50mm F1.4 is also available in Canon EF 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 Tokina Opera 50mm F1.4's widest aperture value is
F1.4.
