Sigma
28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art
Sony E Mount
28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art — 28–45mm f/1.8 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sigma lineup.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased Jun 2024
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 priceReleased May 2021
28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art is 3.1 years newer.
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Wins
28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art
Wins
50mm F1.2 DG DN Art
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- A28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art has higher Max magnification (0.25 × vs 0.15 ×)
- B50mm F1.2 DG DN Art has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/1.8)
- B50mm F1.2 DG DN Art has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.2 vs f/1.8)
- B50mm F1.2 DG DN Art has lower Min focus distance (30 cm vs 38 cm)
- A28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art has lower Diameter (70 mm vs 81 mm)
Key specs at a glance
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the 28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art
- ✓
Diameter
70 mm vs 81 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.25 × vs 0.15 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose the 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art
- ✓
Special elements
Adds ED
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.2 vs f/1.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.2 vs f/1.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
30 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Length
182 mm vs 183 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
946 g vs 950 g — lower is better
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
Control ring
Both support control ring
Custom function button
Both support custom function button
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
- ✓Native Sony E mount compatibility
Cons
- –Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
- –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
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.