Lens Comparison
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art vs Sigma 50mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary
Key Differences
- Sigma 50mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary has a better weight (290g (10.2 oz) vs 735g (1.62 lb)).
- Sigma 50mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary has a better price (msrp) ($499 vs $1,199).
- Sigma 50mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary has a better length (68mm vs 122.6mm).
- Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art has a better min focus distance (17 cm vs 25 cm).
- Sigma 50mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary has a better maximum aperture (f/2 vs f/2.8).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 24-70mm | 50mm |
| Lens Type | Zoom | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 19 | 11 |
| Optical Groups | 15 | 8 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Aperture Blades | 11 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Angle of View | 84° – 34° | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | HLA | HLA |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 17 cm | 25 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.32x | 0.22x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture Ring | Yes | Yes |
| Declickable Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $1,199 | $499 |
| Filter Size | 82mm | 55mm |
| Diameter | 87.8mm | 64.4mm |
| Length | 122.6mm | 68mm |
| Weight | 735g (1.62 lb) | 290g (10.2 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
