Lens Comparison
Sigma 500mm f/5.6 DG DN OS Sports vs Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM
Key Differences
- Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM has a better min focus distance (40 cm vs 350 cm).
- Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM has a better maximum aperture (f/1.2 vs f/5.6).
- Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM has a better length (108mm vs 329.5mm).
- Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM has a better weight (778g (1.72 lb) vs 1130g (2.49 lb)).
- Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM has a better price (msrp) ($1,999 vs $2,199).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 500mm | 50mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Prime |
| Optical Elements | − | 14 |
| Optical Groups | − | 10 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/5.6 | f/1.2 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/32 | f/16 |
| Aperture Blades | 11 | 11 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Angle of View | − | 47° – 47° |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | HLA | XD Linear |
| Focus Limiter | Yes | No |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 350 cm | 40 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.15x | 0.17x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | Yes | No |
| Aperture Ring | No | Yes |
| Declickable Aperture | No | Yes |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $2,199 | $1,999 |
| Filter Size | 95mm | 72mm |
| Diameter | 112mm | 87mm |
| Length | 329.5mm | 108mm |
| Weight | 1130g (2.49 lb) | 778g (1.72 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | Yes | No |
