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
60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports
Sony E Mount
60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports — 60–600mm f/4.5-6.3 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sigma lineup.
$1,999
Launch priceReleased Feb 2023
60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports is 1.8 years newer.
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Wins
50mm F1.2 DG DN Art
Wins
60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- B60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- A50mm F1.2 DG DN Art has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.2 vs f/6.3)
- A50mm F1.2 DG DN Art has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/4.5)
- A50mm F1.2 DG DN Art has lower Weight (946 g vs 2315 g)
- B60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports has higher Max magnification (0.25 × vs 0.15 ×)
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 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.2 vs f/6.3 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.2 vs f/4.5 — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
946 g vs 2315 g — lower is better
- ✓
Special elements
Adds ED
- ✓
Length
182 mm vs 280 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
30 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports supports it
- ✓
Max magnification
0.25 × vs 0.15 × — higher is better
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Diameter
Both 81 mm
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.
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
60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
Cons
- –Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
- –Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance
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Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art
Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.