Samyang AF 24-60mm F2.8 FEvsSigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art
AF 24-60mm F2.8 FE
24-60mm / F2.8
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50mm F1.4 DG DN Art
50mm / F1.4
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Which to choose
When the AF 24-60mm F2.8 FE suits you better
- Weight166g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 18cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 24-60mm in a single lens
When the 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art suits you better
- Brightness2.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- AF 24-60mm F2.8 FE102mm long × 78mm diameter
- 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art111.5mm long × 78.2mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Samyang AF 24-60mm F2.8 FE | Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 24mm | 50mm | −26mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 60mm | 50mm | +10mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F1.4 | 2.0 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F1.4 | 2.0 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F16 | +6.0 |
| Min focus distance | 18cm | 45cm | −0.27m |
| Max magnification | 0.27× | 0.15× | +0.12x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 11blades | −2blades |
| Weight | 494g | 660g | −166g |
| Length | 102mm | 111.5mm | −9.5mm |
| Diameter | 78mm | 78.2mm | −0.2mm |
| Filter size | 72mm | 72mm | — |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 | — |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as AF 24-60mm F2.8 FE relative to 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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AF 24-60mm F2.8 FE
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50mm F1.4 DG DN Art
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