Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8 DG DN Art (L-mount) vs Sigma 50mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary (L-mount)

Key Differences

  • Sigma 50mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary (L-mount) has a better weight (290g (10.2 oz) vs 1055g (2.33 lb)).
  • Sigma 50mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary (L-mount) has a better price (msrp) ($499 vs $1,299).
  • Sigma 50mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary (L-mount) has a better length (68mm vs 149.2mm).
  • Sigma 50mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary (L-mount) has a better min focus distance (25 cm vs 37 cm).
  • Sigma 50mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary (L-mount) has a better maximum aperture (f/2 vs f/2.8).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length28-105mm50mm
Lens TypeZoomPrime
Optical Elements11
Optical Groups8
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/2.8f/2
Minimum Aperturef/22f/16
Aperture Blades99
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
Lens MountL-MountL-Mount
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorHLAHLA
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchYesYes
Min Focus Distance37 cm25 cm
Max Magnification0.2x0.22x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingYesYes
Declickable ApertureYesYes
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$1,299$499
Filter Size82mm55mm
Diameter92mm64.4mm
Length149.2mm68mm
Weight1055g (2.33 lb)290g (10.2 oz)
Weather SealedYesNo
Tripod CollarNoNo