When comparing Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM and Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art Sony, which one is better?
The lens that weighs the least of the two is Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art - Sony which weighs 740 g, compared to the loser Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM which weighs 950 g.
Winner: Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art Sony
Regarding weight: When it comes to the lens's weight, it's actually more important than many people think that the lens weighs as little as possible — it's simply a pain to lug around a lens that's too heavy when you're photographing or filming for several hours, and a few hundred grams can make a real difference.
Both lenses have the same minimum focusing distance and therefore one is not better than the other when it comes to how close the lens can focus.
Winner: Tied
Regarding minimum focusing distance: The lens's minimum focusing distance determines how close you can photograph your subject, such as a face or an animal. If the minimum focusing distance is 50 cm then you cannot get closer to your subject than 50 cm. Macro lenses often have a very low minimum focusing distance so that you can take close-up shots (macro photography).
Full specifications table of Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art Sony and Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM:
Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art - Sony | Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM | |
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Brand | Sigma | Canon |
Year | Missing | 2018 |
Weight | 740 g | 950 g |
Mount | Sony E | Canon RF |
Focal Length | 50 mm | 50 mm |
Largest Aperture | 1.2 | 1.2 |
Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
Minimum Focusing Distance | 40 cm | 40 cm |
Type | Prime | Prime |
Filter Thread | 72 | 77 |
Stabilization | No | No |
Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Yes | Yes |