Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art
Sigma · 50 mm · f/1.2 · Art
Score Breakdown
Scores combine our editorial testing with published lab data.
78
SCORE /100
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 | |
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About This LensThe 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. | |
| Brand | Sigma |
| Release Year | 2024 |
Production Status ⓘCurrent status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued). |  In Production |
Pro Branding ⓘSpecific branding codes used for professional-tier lenses. | Art |
Lens Mount ⓘ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. | Leica L |
System ⓘIndicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to. | Leica L |
Maximum Format ⓘLargest sensor size compatible with the lens. |  Full Frame |
Physical93/100 | |
| Lens Weight | 745 g |
Lens Diameter ⓘWidth of the lens at its widest point | 81 mm |
Lens Length ⓘHow long the lens is from front to back. | 110.8 mm |
Front Filter Compatible ⓘSome lenses are compatible with front filters, some are compatible with back filters and some are compatible with both. Front filters are usually more convenient to add and remove. |  Yes |
Front Filter Size ⓘDiameter of attachable filters. | 72 mm |
Optics91/100 | |
Focal Range ⓘShortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end ) | 50 mm |
Aperture Range ⓘLargest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end) | 1.2 |
| Focal Length Angle of View | 46.8° |
Flange Focal Distance ⓘDistance from lens mount to sensor. | 20 mm |
Diaphragm Type ⓘStructure and design of the aperture |  Automatic |
Blades ⓘNumber of diaphragm blades in aperture | 13020 |
Zoom Lens ⓘZoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups | No |
Closest Focusing Distance ⓘMinimum distance for a subject to be in focus. | 40 cm01500 |
Maximum Magnification ⓘLargest size a subject can be reproduced | 0.16x |
| Autofocus Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Focusing Ring |  Yes |
Features52/100 | |
Weather Sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |  Yes |
Fluorine Coating ⓘCoating to repel water and oil from lens elements. | No |
| Built In Lens Hood | No |
| Lens Hood Type |  Petal |
Teleconverter ⓘA teleconverter (extender) is an extra piece of equipment that fits between the lens and the camera body to enhance magnification | No |
| Image Stabilization | No |
Construction38/100 | |
Elements ⓘLens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens. | 17 |
| Groups | 12 |
Aspherical Elements ⓘThe number of aspherical lens elements which can help correct aberrations such as spherical aberration. | 4 |
Bi Aspherical Elements ⓘElements with two non-spherical surfaces | 0 |
Low Dispersion ⓘElements that reduce chromatic aberration | 0 |
Super Low Dispersion ⓘAdvanced elements further reducing chromatic aberration | 0 |
CA Reduction ⓘBuilt-in features to reduce chromatic aberration | 0 |
Internal Focusing ⓘInternal Focusing means that the lens does not change in size during focusing, and the front element does not rotate. |  Yes |