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 Sony CZ T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM 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 Sony CZ T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM with a length of 72mm, is 38mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony CZ T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM has a larger diameter of 81mm 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. Sony CZ T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM weighs 518g, 22% (151g) lighter than the Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art's weight of 669g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art and the Sony CZ T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM 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 F1.4 DG DN Art has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Sony CZ T* 50mm F1.4 ZA SSM 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.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.4.
