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
85mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Leica L Mount
85mm F1.4 DG DN Art — 85mm f/1.4 for Leica L, a popular choice in the sigma lineup.
$1,199
Launch priceReleased Aug 2021
85mm F1.4 DG DN Art is 3 months newer.
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Wins
50mm F1.2 DG DN Art
Wins
85mm F1.4 DG DN Art
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- A50mm F1.2 DG DN Art has lower Min focus distance (30 cm vs 85 cm)
- B85mm F1.4 DG DN Art has lower Length (96.1 mm vs 182 mm)
- B85mm F1.4 DG DN Art has lower Weight (642 g vs 946 g)
- A50mm F1.2 DG DN Art has higher Max magnification (0.15 × vs 0.12 ×)
- 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
50mm F1.2 DG DN Art
⌀81 × 182 mm
946 g (2.09 lb / 33.37 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
85mm F1.4 DG DN Art
⌀79 × 96 mm
642 g (1.42 lb / 22.65 oz)
50mm F1.2 DG DN Art is 86mm longer and 2mm wider than 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art.
50mm F1.2 DG DN Art is 304 g heavier than 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art.
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
- ✓
Min focus distance
30 cm vs 85 cm — lower is better
- ✓
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
- ✓
Max magnification
0.15 × vs 0.12 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose the 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 1 SLD, 3 Aspherical
- ✓
Length
96.1 mm vs 182 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
642 g vs 946 g — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
78.9 mm vs 81 mm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
Control ring
Both support control ring
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
85mm 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
Decided which one is right for you?
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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 June 2026.