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20mm F1.4 DG DN Art

Sony E Mount

20mm F1.4 DG DN Art — 20mm f/1.4 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sigma lineup.

$899

Launch price

Released Aug 2022

vs

Sigma

50mm F1.2 DG DN Art

Sony E Mount

50mm F1.2 DG DN Art — 50mm f/1.2 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sigma lineup.

$1,499

Launch price

Released May 2021

20mm F1.4 DG DN Art is 1.3 years newer.

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Wins

2categories

20mm F1.4 DG DN Art

LandscapePortrait

Wins

3categories

50mm F1.2 DG DN Art

PortraitSports & Action

3 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

20mm F1.4 DG DN Art wins 2 categories·50mm F1.2 DG DN Art wins 3 categories
  • A20mm F1.4 DG DN Art has lower Weight (335 g vs 946 g)
  • A20mm F1.4 DG DN Art has lower Length (97 mm vs 182 mm)
  • B50mm F1.2 DG DN Art has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/1.4)
  • B50mm F1.2 DG DN Art has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.2 vs f/1.4)
  • B50mm F1.2 DG DN Art has lower Diameter (81 mm vs 86 mm)

Key specs at a glance

20mm F1.4 DG DN Art50mm F1.2 DG DN Art
Focal Length20 mm50 mm
Max Aperturef/1.4f/1.2
MountSony ESony E
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
StabilizationNoNo
Weight335 g946 g
Min Focus30 cm30 cm
Filter Size82 mm77 mm

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use case20mm F1.4 DG DN Art50mm F1.2 DG DN Art
Portrait
6.5Good
9.0Excellent
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
3.5Limited
4.5Fair
Landscape
8.0Excellent
4.0Fair
Travel
5.0Fair
2.0Limited
Wildlife
3.0Limited
3.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
1.5Limited
1.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the 20mm F1.4 DG DN Art

  • Weight

    335 g vs 946 g — lower is better

  • Length

    97 mm vs 182 mm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art

  • Control ring

    Only 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art supports it

  • Custom function button

    Only 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art supports it

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/1.2 vs f/1.4 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/1.2 vs f/1.4 — lower is better

  • Diameter

    81 mm vs 86 mm — lower is better

Shared specifications

Min focus distance

Both 30 cm

Max magnification

Both 0.15 ×

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Weather sealing

Both support weather sealing

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

20mm F1.4 DG DN Art

Pros

  • Bright f/1.4 aperture for low light and subject separation
  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
  • Lightweight design easy to carry all day

Cons

  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

50mm F1.2 DG DN Art

Pros

  • Bright f/1.2 aperture for low light and subject separation
  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting

Cons

  • Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

20mm F1.4 DG DN Art
50mm F1.2 DG DN Art
Focal length (Min)
20 mm
50 mm
Focal length (Max)
20 mm
50 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.4
f/1.2+0.4 stops wider
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.4
f/1.2+0.4 stops wider
Elements
10
14
Groups
8
11
Special elements
Aspherical, ED
Aspherical, ED
20mm F1.4 DG DN Art
50mm F1.2 DG DN Art
Min focus distance
30 cm
30 cm
Max magnification
0.15 ×
0.15 ×
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
20mm F1.4 DG DN Art
50mm F1.2 DG DN Art
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
20mm F1.4 DG DN Art
50mm F1.2 DG DN Art
Weight
335 g−611 g less
946 g
Length
97 mm−85 mm less
182 mm
Diameter
86 mm
81 mm−5 mm less
Filter thread size
82 mm
77 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
11
11
20mm F1.4 DG DN Art
50mm F1.2 DG DN Art
Lens mount
Sony E
Sony E
Format coverage
Full Frame
Full Frame

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.