Lens Comparison
Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art vs Sony FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA
Key Differences
- Sony FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA has a better weight (281g (9.9 oz) vs 665g (1.47 lb)).
- Sony FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA has a better length (70.5mm vs 111.3mm).
- Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art has a better maximum aperture (f/1.4 vs f/1.8).
- Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art has a better min focus distance (40 cm vs 50 cm).
- Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art has a better aperture blades (11 vs 9).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 50mm | 55mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 17 | 7 |
| Optical Groups | 13 | 6 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 | f/22 |
| 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 | − | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | HLA | DDL |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 40 cm | 50 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.15x | 0.14x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture Ring | Yes | No |
| Declickable Aperture | Yes | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $999 | $998 |
| Filter Size | 72mm | 49mm |
| Diameter | 80.2mm | 64.4mm |
| Length | 111.3mm | 70.5mm |
| Weight | 665g (1.47 lb) | 281g (9.9 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
