Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art (Sony E) vs Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art Sony

Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art (Sony E) vs Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art Sony

When comparing Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art Sony and Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art (Sony E), which one is better?

1. Compare weight

The lens that weighs the least of the two is Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art - (Sony E) which weighs 630 g, compared to the loser Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art - Sony which weighs 740 g.

Winner: Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art (Sony E)

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.

2. Compare minimum focusing distance

When it comes to minimum focusing distance, that is how close to the subject the lens can focus, Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art - Sony is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 40 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 85 cm for Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art - (Sony E).

Winner: Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art Sony

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).

Specifications

Full specifications table of Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art (Sony E) and Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art Sony:

	Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art - (Sony E)	Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art - Sony
	Price ➔	Price ➔
Brand	Sigma	Sigma
Weight	630 g	740 g
Mount	Sony E	Sony E
Focal Length	85 mm	50 mm
Largest Aperture	1.4	1.2
Anamorphic Lens	No	No
Minimum Focusing Distance	85 cm	40 cm
Type	Prime	Prime
Filter Thread	Missing	72
Stabilization	No	No
Covers a Full Frame Sensor?	Yes	Yes