Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II vs Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art Sony

Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II

Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II

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Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art Sony

Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art Sony

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Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II vs Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art Sony

When comparing Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art Sony and Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II, which one is better?

1. Compare weight

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 Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II which weighs 1045 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.

2. Compare minimum focusing distance

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).


Specifications

Full specifications table of Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II and Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art Sony:

Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art - Sony
Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS IISigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art - Sony

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BrandSonySigma
Weight1045 g740 g
MountSony ESony E
Focal Length70 - 200 mm50 mm
Largest Aperture2.81.2
Anamorphic LensNoNo
Minimum Focusing Distance40 cm40 cm
TypeZoomPrime
Filter Thread7772
StabilizationYesNo
ParfocalYesMissing
Covers a Full Frame Sensor?YesYes
Stabilization TypeSony Optical SteadyShot (OSS)Missing


Camera Verdict

This comparison of Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II and Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art - Sony was last updated on August 14, 2025.