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7Artisans 50mm F1.05 vs Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN | Art

Key differences

  • —The 50mm F1.05 is 134g lighter (606g vs 740g).
  • —The 50mm F1.05 is faster: f/1.05 vs f/1.2 (≈0.4 stops more light).
  • —At launch the 50mm F1.05 cost $1,000 less ($399 vs $1,399).
  • —The 50mm F1.05 is manual focus only.
  • —For close-ups the 50mm F1.2 DG DN | Art reaches 0.16× vs 0.13×.
7Artisans
50mm F1.05
7Artisans 50mm F1.05
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Sigma
50mm F1.2 DG DN | Art
Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN | Art
16842ART
Mount
Sony E (FE)
Sony E (FE)
Focal length
50mm
50mm
Max aperture
F1.05◆
F1.2
Weight
606g◆
740g
Dimensions ⌀ × L
65.0 × 81.0mm
81.0 × 110.8mm
Volume
269 cm³◆
571 cm³
Density
2.25 g/cm³
1.30 g/cm³
Filter thread
⌀58mm
⌀72mm
Min focus
0.57m
0.40m◆
Max magnification
0.13×
0.16×◆
Elements / groups
10 / 7
17 / 12
Aperture blades
13
13
Focus drive
Manual Helicoid
Dual HLA Linear Motor
Stabilisation
—
—
Weather sealed
—
Yes
Aperture ring
Yes · de-click
Yes · de-click
Released
2020
2024
MSRP (USD)
$399◆
$1,399
Sharpness
6.6
9.3◆
Bokeh Rendering
7.8
9.1◆
Autofocus Speed
MF
8.7
Flare Resistance
5.6
8.4◆
Build / Sealing
7.6
8.9◆
Value / Size
8.2
8.7◆
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