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Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art
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Sigma · f/1.2 · Sony E mount

Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art

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KEY FACTS
BrandSigma
Release Year2024
Production StatusIn Production
Pro BrandingArt
Lens MountSony E
What We Like
+Exceptionally bright F1.2 maximum aperture for extreme low-light and background separation
+Outstanding sharpness across frame even wide-open, rivaling Sony 50mm F1.2 G Master at two-thirds the price
+Remarkably compact and lightweight (740-745g) for an F1.2 standard prime
+Beautiful smooth bokeh with 13 rounded diaphragm blades and low artifacts
+Excellent autofocus performance via dual HLA motors—fast, silent, and precise
Worth Knowing
−No optical image stabilization (though offset by in-body stabilization on compatible cameras)
−Relatively front-heavy when mounted on lighter camera bodies
−Premium price point ($1399) limits accessibility for casual photographers
−Limited mount compatibility (E-mount and L-mount only; unavailable for Canon RF and Nikon Z)

General

Brand
Sigma
Release Year
2024
Production Status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Pro Branding
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Specific branding codes used for professional-tier lenses.
Art
Lens Mount
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The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Sony E
System
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Indicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to.
Sony E
Maximum Format
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Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
Full Frame
Read our notes on general
The Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art has been designed with an emphasis on high resolution from the maximum aperture to the full focus range and large, beautiful bokeh expression. This is a great accomplishment for Sigma, as they have managed to give us all of the strengths of their optically excellent 35mm F1.2 DN while managing to keep the size and weight done. The fact that the lens has outstanding autofocus is just another feather in its cap. The Sigma 50mm f1.2 DG DN Art stands out in a crowded market of 50mm lenses by delivering excellent performance across the board, coupled with a bright aperture packed into a surprisingly narrow, light and competitively priced body.

Physical

Lens Weight
745 g
Lens Diameter
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Width of the lens at its widest point
81 mm
Lens Length
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How long the lens is from front to back.
110.8 mm
Front Filter Size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
72 mm

Optics

Focal Range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
50 mm
Aperture Range
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Largest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end)
1.2
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
13020
Zoom Lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
No
Closest Focusing Distance
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Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
40 cm01500
Autofocus Mode
Yes

Features

Weather Sealing
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Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
Yes