Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 FE vs Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art

Key Differences

  • Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art has a better maximum aperture (f/1.2 vs f/2).
  • Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art has a better length (102mm vs 157.8mm).
  • Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art has a better weight (750g (1.65 lb) vs 1160g (2.56 lb)).
  • Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 FE has a better min focus distance (33 cm vs 40 cm).
  • Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art has a better max magnification (0.15x vs 0.12x).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length35-150mm50mm
Lens TypeZoomPrime
Optical Elements22
Optical Groups15
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/2f/1.2
Minimum Aperturef/22f/16
Aperture Blades99
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
Lens MountSony ESony E
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSTMHLA
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchYesYes
Min Focus Distance33 cm40 cm
Max Magnification0.12x0.15x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingNoYes
Declickable ApertureNoYes
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$999$999
Filter Size82mm72mm
Diameter89.8mm85mm
Length157.8mm102mm
Weight1160g (2.56 lb)750g (1.65 lb)
Weather SealedYesYes
Tripod CollarNoNo