
Leica L-Mount Autofocus
Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN | Art
- Focal length
- 50 mm
- Aperture
- f/1.2
- Weight
- 745 g
- Filter diameter
- 72 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 40 cm
- Length
- 108.8 mm
At a Glance
Offering 50 mm at f/1.2, this standard prime for L-mount and full frame is very fast in terms of light gathering. The wide opening allows short shutter times in low light and shallow depth of field. Its aperture ring can be de-clicked and locked, and the lens is weather sealed. It fits everyday work, street, low light and video.
Good for
- Everyday
- Street
- Low light
- Video
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 50 mm
- Max. focal length
- 50 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/1.2
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/1.2
- Min. aperture
- f/16
- Elements
- 17
- Groups
- 12
- Weight
- 745 g (1.64 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 72 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 40 cm (15.75 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:6.2 (0.16×)
- Length
- 108.8 mm (4.28 in)
- Diameter
- 81 mm (3.19 in)
- Released
- April 2024
Manufacturer data: sigma-global.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN | Art fit?
The Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN | Art is a full-frame lens for L-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C L-Mount cameras its field of view equals 75 mm in full-frame terms.
L-Mount cameras
- Full frame:
- Leica SL3-P,Leica SL3-S,Sigma BF,Panasonic Lumix S1II,Panasonic Lumix S1IIE,Panasonic Lumix S1RII,Leica SL3,Panasonic Lumix S9,Blackmagic PYXIS 6K,Panasonic Lumix S5II,Panasonic Lumix S5IIX,Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K,Panasonic Lumix BS1H,Leica SL2-S,Panasonic Lumix S5,Sigma fp L,Leica SL2,Panasonic Lumix S1,Panasonic Lumix S1R,Panasonic Lumix S1H,Sigma fp,Leica SL (Typ 601)
Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN | Art compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar L-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN | Art | Leica Summilux-SL 50mm F1.4 ASPH | Panasonic Lumix S Pro 50mm F1.4 | Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/1.2 | f/1.4 | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Weight | 745 g | 1,065 g | 955 g | 670 g |
| Filter diameter | 72 mm | 82 mm | 77 mm | 72 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 40 cm | 60 cm | 44 cm | 45 cm |
| Length | 108.8 mm | 124 mm | 130 mm | 109.5 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
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Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN | Art: FAQ
Does the Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN | Art have autofocus?
Yes, the Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN | Art has autofocus.
Does the Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN | Art have image stabilization?
No, the Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN | Art has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.
How much does the Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN | Art weigh?
The Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN | Art weighs 745 g. It is 108.8 mm long with a diameter of 81 mm.
What filter size does the Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN | Art use?
The Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN | Art takes 72 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN | Art focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN | Art is 40 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN | Art a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN | Art covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 75 mm in full-frame terms.
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