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 EX DG HSM 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 EX DG HSM with a length of 68mm, is 42mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM 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 EX DG HSM weighs 505g, 24% (164g) 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 Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM 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 EX DG HSM:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM has the Sigma SA 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 Sigma Quattro, Sigma Quattro H and Sigma SD1 Merrill for the Sigma SA Mount.
Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art is also available in the Leica L mount.
Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM is also available in Canon EF , Pentax KAF3, Sony Alpha, Nikon F (FX) and Four Thirds mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.4.
