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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

vs

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 price

Released Feb 2023

60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports is 1.8 years newer.

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Wins

5categories

50mm F1.2 DG DN Art

PortraitSports & Action

Wins

2categories

60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports

WildlifeVideo & Hybrid

1 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

50mm F1.2 DG DN Art wins 3 categories·60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports wins 2 categories
  • 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

50mm F1.2 DG DN Art60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports
Focal Length50 mm60-600 mm
Max Aperturef/1.2f/4.5-6.3
MountSony ESony E
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
StabilizationNo5 stops
Weight946 g2315 g
Min Focus30 cm38 cm
Filter Size77 mm77 mm

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use case50mm F1.2 DG DN Art60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports
Portrait
9.0Excellent
5.5Fair
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
4.5Fair
7.0Good
Landscape
4.0Fair
3.0Limited
Travel
2.0Limited
5.0Fair
Wildlife
3.0Limited
10.0Excellent
Macro & Close-up
1.5Limited
3.5Limited

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

Decided which one is right for you?

Compare live prices for the 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art and 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports at major authorized retailers.

Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports

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Full specifications

= category winner

50mm F1.2 DG DN Art
60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports
Focal length (Min)
50 mm
60 mm
Focal length (Max)
50 mm
600 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.2+3.8 stops wider
f/4.5
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.2+4.8 stops wider
f/6.3
Elements
14
23
Groups
11
17
Special elements
Aspherical, ED
Aspherical
50mm F1.2 DG DN Art
60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports
Min focus distance
30 cm−8 cm less
38 cm
Max magnification
0.15 ×
0.25 ×+67%
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
50mm F1.2 DG DN Art
60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports
Optical stabilization
No
Yes
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
5 stops
50mm F1.2 DG DN Art
60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports
Weight
946 g−1,369 g less
2315 g
Length
182 mm−98 mm less
280 mm
Diameter
81 mm
81 mm
Filter thread size
77 mm
77 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
11
9
50mm F1.2 DG DN Art
60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports
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.