Sigma
35mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Nikon Z Mount
35mm F1.4 DG DN Art — 35mm f/1.4 for Nikon Z, a popular choice in the sigma lineup.
$899
Launch priceReleased Apr 2021
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
Released within a month of each other.
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Wins
35mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Wins
50mm F1.2 DG DN Art
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- A35mm F1.4 DG DN Art has lower Weight (640 g vs 946 g)
- A35mm F1.4 DG DN Art has lower Length (140 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)
- A35mm F1.4 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 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art
- ✓
Weight
640 g vs 946 g — lower is better
- ✓
Length
140 mm vs 182 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
70 mm vs 81 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
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.
35mm 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
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
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Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.