Sony FE C 16–35mm T3.1 G vs Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art Sony

Sony FE C 16–35mm T3.1 G vs Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art Sony

When comparing Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art Sony and Sony FE C 16–35mm T3.1 G, 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 C 16–35mm T3.1 G which weighs 1390 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

When it comes to minimum focusing distance, that is how close to the subject the lens can focus, Sony FE C 16–35mm T3.1 G is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 28 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 C 16–35mm T3.1 G

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 C 16–35mm T3.1 G and Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art Sony:

	Sony FE C 16–35mm T3.1 G	Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art - Sony
	Price ➔	Price ➔
Brand	Sony	Sigma
Weight	1390 g	740 g
Mount	Sony E	Sony E
Focal Length	16 - 35 mm	50 mm
Largest Aperture	3.1	1.2
Anamorphic Lens	No	No
Minimum Focusing Distance	28 cm	40 cm
Type	Zoom	Prime
Filter Thread	Missing	72
Lens Front Diameter (Not Filter Thread)	114 mm	Missing
Stabilization	No	No
Parfocal	Yes	Missing
Covers a Full Frame Sensor?	Yes	Yes