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 Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM A 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 Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM A with a length of 100mm, is 10mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM A has a larger diameter of 85mm compared to the Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art's 78mm 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 F1.4 DG DN Art weighs 669g, which means it is 146g (17%) lighter than the Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM A which has a weight of 815g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM A 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 F1.4 DG DN Art:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM A:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM A has the Sony Alpha lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II for the Sony Alpha Mount.
Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art is also available in the Leica L mount.
Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM A is also available in Canon EF , Sigma SA, Nikon F (FX) and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.4.
