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
Sigma
56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary
Fujifilm X Mount
56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary — 56mm f/1.4 for Fujifilm X, a popular choice in the sigma lineup.
$429
Launch priceReleased Jun 2023
56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary is 2.1 years newer.
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Wins
50mm F1.2 DG DN Art
Wins
56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- B56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary has lower Weight (280 g vs 946 g)
- B56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary has lower Length (66.5 mm vs 182 mm)
- A50mm F1.2 DG DN Art has lower Min focus distance (30 cm vs 50 cm)
- B56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary has lower Diameter (67.4 mm vs 81 mm)
- A50mm F1.2 DG DN Art has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/1.4)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this lens size diff to share50mm F1.2 DG DN Art
⌀81 × 182 mm
946 g (2.09 lb / 33.37 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary
⌀67 × 67 mm
280 g (0.62 lb / 9.88 oz)
50mm F1.2 DG DN Art is 116mm longer and 14mm wider than 56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary.
50mm F1.2 DG DN Art is 666 g heavier than 56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary.
Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.
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 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Aspherical, ED
- ✓
Weather sealing
Only 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art supports it
- ✓
Control ring
Only 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art supports it
- ✓
Custom function button
Only 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art supports it
- ✓
Min focus distance
30 cm vs 50 cm — lower is better
- ✓
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
- ✓
Max magnification
0.15 × vs 0.14 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose the 56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 1 SLD, 2 Aspherical
- ✓
Weight
280 g vs 946 g — lower is better
- ✓
Length
66.5 mm vs 182 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
67.4 mm vs 81 mm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
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
56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary
Pros
- ✓Bright f/1.4 aperture for low light and subject separation
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Lightweight design easy to carry all day
Cons
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.