Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art vs Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM

Key Differences

  • Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art has a better min focus distance (17 cm vs 38 cm).
  • Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM has a better maximum aperture (f/1.4 vs f/2.8).
  • Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM has a better weight (516g (1.14 lb) vs 735g (1.62 lb)).
  • Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM has a better length (96mm vs 122.6mm).
  • Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art has a better max magnification (0.32x vs 0.16x).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length24-70mm50mm
Lens TypeZoomPrime
Optical Elements1914
Optical Groups1511
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/2.8f/1.4
Minimum Aperturef/22f/16
Aperture Blades1111
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
Lens MountSony ESony E
Angle of View84° – 34°47° – 47°
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorHLAXD Linear
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchYesYes
Min Focus Distance17 cm38 cm
Max Magnification0.32x0.16x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingYesYes
Declickable ApertureYesYes
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$1,199$1,299
Filter Size82mm67mm
Diameter87.8mm80.6mm
Length122.6mm96mm
Weight735g (1.62 lb)516g (1.14 lb)
Weather SealedYesYes
Tripod CollarNoNo