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Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art
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Sigma · 50 mm · f/1.2 · Sony E, Leica L mount

Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art

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KEY FACTS
BrandSigma
Announcement dateMar 2024
Released2024
Production started2024
Production statusIn Production
What We Like
+Exceptionally bright F1.2 maximum aperture for extreme low-light and background separation
+Outstanding sharpness across frame even wide-open, rivaling Sony 50mm F1.2 G Master at two-thirds the price
+Remarkably compact and lightweight (740-745g) for an F1.2 standard prime
+Beautiful smooth bokeh with 13 rounded diaphragm blades and low artifacts
+Excellent autofocus performance via dual HLA motors—fast, silent, and precise
Worth Knowing
−No optical image stabilization (though offset by in-body stabilization on compatible cameras)
−Relatively front-heavy when mounted on lighter camera bodies
−Premium price point ($1399) limits accessibility for casual photographers
−Limited mount compatibility (E-mount and L-mount only; unavailable for Canon RF and Nikon Z)

General

Brand
Sigma
Announcement date
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Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
Mar 2024
Released
ⓘ
Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2024
Production started
2024
Production status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Read our notes on general
The Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art has been designed with an emphasis on high resolution from the maximum aperture to the full focus range and large, beautiful bokeh expression. This is a great accomplishment for Sigma, as they have managed to give us all of the strengths of their optically excellent 35mm F1.2 DN while managing to keep the size and weight done. The fact that the lens has outstanding autofocus is just another feather in its cap. The Sigma 50mm f1.2 DG DN Art stands out in a crowded market of 50mm lenses by delivering excellent performance across the board, coupled with a bright aperture packed into a surprisingly narrow, light and competitively priced body.

Optical

Minimum Aperture
F16
Optical Formula
17 elements in 12 groups
Aspherical Elements
4x aspherical lenses
Maximum Magnification
1:6.2

Build

Materials
TSC (Thermally Stable Composite), magnesium, brass bayonet mount

Autofocus

Motor Type
Dual HLA (High-response Linear Actuator)
Autofocus Speed
High-speed AF
Manual Focus
Full-time manual focus override available
Focus Breathing Compensation
Well-suppressed

Features

Aperture Ring
Manual control ring with click/de-click switch
AF/MF Switch
Present
AFL Button
Programmable customizable button
Coatings
Super Multi-Layer coating
Lens Hood
Petal-shaped (included)
Weather sealing
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Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
Yes

Optics

Min focal length
50 mm
Max focal length
50 mm
Focal range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
50 mm
Zoom lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
No
Max aperture wide
1.2
Max aperture zoom
1.2
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
13020
Closest focusing distance
ⓘ
Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
40 cm01500
Autofocus mode
Yes

Physical

Lens diameter
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Width of the lens at its widest point
81 mm
Lens length
ⓘ
How long the lens is from front to back.
110.8 mm
Lens weight
745 g
Front filter size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
72 mm
Lens mount
ⓘ
The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Sony E, Leica L