Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Standard Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
E Mount cameras .
The Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art is also available in the Leica L mount.
What type of photography is the Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
There are 6 more lenses that have the same focal range and aperture values with the Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art that are compatible with the Sony E mount, you can find the review and comparison links of these lenses below.
Lenses in Sony E Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art is a member of Sigma's Art series of lenses. Below you can see the latest lenses in this series.
Sigma Art Series Lenses in Sony E Mount
Reasons to Buy the Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
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Lens Mount
Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art is compatible with cameras that have a 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 .
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art has a maximum diameter of 81mm and a total length of 111mm . It weighs 740g / 26.1 oz .
Check the size of the Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art when attached to E Mount cameras :
Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art Size
Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art has a filter thread of 72mm . Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art:
You can also check All Sony E Mount Lenses with 72mm Filter Thread Size
Focal Range
Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art has a fixed focal length of 50mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 75mm .
Weather Sealings
The Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art is a weather-sealed lens, which provides extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have effective protection, you have to pair the Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V .
Optical Image Stabilization
Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).
Alternatively, you can check the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS . in Sony E mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization .
Lenses Similar to Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art With Optical Image Stabilization
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.16x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.4m . 0.16x ratio is quite low, making this lens unsuitable even for modest close-up photography.
Below are the 3 Standard Prime type Sony E mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios :
Aperture
The Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art features a maximum aperture of F1.2 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F16. With an exceptionally wide F1.2 maximum aperture, this lens excels in challenging low-light environments, letting you shoot at lower ISO speeds to keep images clean and noise-free. At 50mm, this lens provides a natural perspective, and opening up to F1.2 offers clean background separation for typical everyday shooting. Stopping down to F16 gives you plenty of sweep for landscapes or outdoor group shots where you need everything sharp from front to back.
Optical Formula
Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art's optical formula consists of 17 elements in 12 groups . Special elements used in this design is 4 aspheric elements.
Lens Hood
Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art comes with a removable petal shaped lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos. The model number of the hood is LH782-03 .
Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art Lens Hood
What's in the Box of Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art:
Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art Lens (Sony E) Sigma LCF-72 III 72mm Lens Cap Sigma LCR II Rear Lens Cap for Sony E Sigma Lens Hood for 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art Lens Sigma Lens Case for 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art Lens Limited 4-Year Manufacturer Warranty
Body Colour
Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art is available in Black color.
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art.
Top Alternatives of Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art in Other Lens Mounts
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