Sony FE 24-105 mm f/4 G OSS vs Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art Sony
Sony FE 24-105 mm f/4 G OSS vs Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art Sony
When comparing Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art Sony and Sony FE 24-105 mm f/4 G OSS, which one is better?
1. Compare weight
The lens that weighs the least of the two is Sony FE 24-105 mm f/4 G OSS which weighs 663 g, compared to the loser Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art - Sony which weighs 740 g.
Winner: Sony FE 24-105 mm f/4 G OSS
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, Sony FE 24-105 mm f/4 G OSS is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 38 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 40 cm for Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art - Sony.
Winner: Sony FE 24-105 mm f/4 G OSS
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 Sony FE 24-105 mm f/4 G OSS and Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art Sony:
| Sony FE 24-105 mm f/4 G OSS | Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art - Sony | |
 |  | |
| Brand | Sony | Sigma |
| Weight | 663 g | 740 g |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Focal Length | 24 - 105 mm | 50 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 4 | 1.2 |
| Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 38 cm | 40 cm |
| Type | Zoom | Prime |
| Filter Thread | 77 | 72 |
| Stabilization | Yes | No |
| Parfocal | Yes | Missing |
| Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Yes | Yes |
| Stabilization Type | Sony Optical SteadyShot (OSS) | Missing |