Sigma 50/1,4 DG HSM Art (Canon) vs Sigma 24-70/2.8 DG DN Art (Sony E)

Sigma 50/1,4 DG HSM Art (Canon) vs Sigma 24-70/2.8 DG DN Art (Sony E)

When comparing Sigma 24-70/2.8 DG DN Art (Sony E) and Sigma 50/1,4 DG HSM Art (Canon), which one is better?

1. Lens Mount Comparison

The lenses each feature different lens mounts — the Sigma 50/1,4 DG HSM Art (Canon) features a Canon EF while the Sigma 24-70/2.8 DG DN Art (Sony E) features a Sony E — and because of this the preference varies. If you have a compatible camera, then of course that lens will be a better choice for you.

Winner: Tied — It depends on your gear

Regarding lens mount: Popular lens mounts are Canon RF and EF, Micro Four Thirds and Nikon Z. Different lens mounts lets you connect different lenses to camera bodies, but some might not be compatible. This can be helped by using an adapter, like a Canon EF to RF adapter.

2. Anamorphic Comparison

Neither Sigma 24-70/2.8 DG DN Art (Sony E) or Sigma 50/1,4 DG HSM Art (Canon) are anamorphic lenses.

Winner: Tied — Neither have this feature

Regarding anamorphic: Anamorphic lenses are usually used on cinema cameras and squeezes the image when its recorded, which gives the final, stretched out, image oval bokeh and a different angle of view. The most common lenses, however, are not anamorphic but spherical, which gives a spherical bokeh and is a much cheaper lens design.

Specifications

Full specifications table of Sigma 50/1,4 DG HSM Art (Canon) and Sigma 24-70/2.8 DG DN Art (Sony E):

	Sigma 50/1,4 DG HSM Art (Canon)	Sigma 24-70/2.8 DG DN Art (Sony E)
	Price ➔	Price ➔
Brand	Sigma	Sigma
Weight	Missing	830 g
Lens Mount	Canon EF	Sony E
Focal Length	Missing	24 - 70 mm
Largest Aperture	Missing	2.8
Anamorphic	No	No
Minimum Focus Distance	Missing	18 cm
Type	Missing	Zoom
Filter Thread Diameter	Missing	82
Aperture Blades	Missing	11
Lens Groups	Missing	15
Lens Elements	Missing	19
Image Stabilization	Missing	No
Parfocal	Missing	Yes
Autofocus	Missing	Evet
Macro	Missing	No