The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art and the Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS 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 F1.4 DG DN Art is the longer of the two lenses at 110mm. The Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS with a length of 74mm, is 36mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art also has a larger diameter of 78mm compared to the Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS's 68mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art and Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art and the Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS 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. Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS weighs 375g, 43% (294g) lighter than the Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art's weight of 669g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS 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 F1.4 DG DN Art:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art and the Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS 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 .
Canon EF-M , Fujifilm X and Micro Four Thirds mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm but while Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art has the fastest aperture of
F1.4 , the Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS's widest aperture value is
F1.2 .
