
Sony E Autofocus
Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN | Art
- Focal length
- 50 mm
- Aperture
- f/1.2
- Weight
- 740 g
- Filter diameter
- 72 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 40 cm
- Length
- 110.8 mm
At a Glance
An f/1.2 aperture gives this standard prime for Sony E-mount and full frame a very wide opening. That allows short shutter times in dim light and shallow depth of field. It has an aperture ring with lock switch, a de-clicked aperture and weather sealing. It suits everyday shooting, 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
- 740 g (1.63 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 72 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 40 cm (15.75 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:6.2 (0.16×)
- Length
- 110.8 mm (4.36 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 Sony E-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Sony E-Mount cameras its field of view equals 75 mm in full-frame terms.
Sony E-Mount cameras
- Full frame:
- Sony A7R VI,Sony A7 V,Sony FX2,Sony A1 II,Sony A9 III,Sony A7C II,Sony A7CR,Sony ZV-E1,Sony A7R V,Sony A7 IV,Sony A1,Sony FX3,Sony A7S III,Sony A7C,Sony FX6,Sony A7R IV (A7R IVA),Sony A9 II,Sony FX9,Sony A7 III,Sony A7R III (A7R IIIA),Sony A9,Sony A7R II,Sony A7S II,Sony A7 II,Sony A7S,Sony A7,Sony A7R
- APS-C:
- Sony ZV-E10 II,Sony A6700,Sony FX30,Sony ZV-E10,Sony A6600,Sony A6100,Sony A6400,Sony A6500,Sony A6300,Sony QX1 (ILCE-QX1),Sony A6000,Sony A5100,Sony A3500,Sony A5000,Sony A3000,Sony NEX-5T,Sony NEX-3N,Sony NEX-6,Sony NEX-5R,Sony NEX-F3,Sony NEX-7,Sony NEX-5N,Sony NEX-C3,Sony NEX-5,Sony NEX-3
Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN | Art compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Sony E-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN | Art | Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM | SongRaw AF 50mm F1.2 Moonlit | Samyang / Rokinon AF 50mm F1.4 FE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/1.2 | f/1.2 | f/1.2 | f/1.4 |
| Weight | 740 g | 778 g | 900 g | 585 g |
| Filter diameter | 72 mm | 72 mm | 72 mm | 67 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 40 cm | 40 cm | 52 cm | 45 cm |
| Length | 110.8 mm | 108 mm | 129 mm | 97.7 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 740 g. It is 110.8 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.
Similar lenses
Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM
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SongRaw AF 50mm F1.2 Moonlit
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Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art
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Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM Art
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Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM
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