Sigma 28-105mm F2.8 DG DN ArtvsSony FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Planar T*
28-105mm F2.8 DG DN Art
28-105mm / F2.8
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FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Planar T*
50mm / F1.4
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Which to choose
When the 28-105mm F2.8 DG DN Art suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 40cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 28-105mm in a single lens
When the FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Planar T* suits you better
- Brightness2.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight217g lighter, so easier to carry
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
- 28-105mm F2.8 DG DN Art159.9mm long × 87.8mm diameter
- FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Planar T*108mm long × 83.5mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 28-105mm F2.8 DG DN Art | Sony FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Planar T* | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 28mm | 50mm | −22mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 105mm | 50mm | +55mm |
| 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 | 40cm | 45cm | −0.05m |
| Max magnification | 0.32× | 0.15× | +0.17x |
| Aperture blades | 12blades | 11blades | +1blades |
| Weight | 995g | 778g | +217g |
| Length | 159.9mm | 108mm | +51.9mm |
| Diameter | 87.8mm | 83.5mm | +4.3mm |
| Filter size | 82mm | 72mm | +10mm |
| Released | 2024 | 2016 | +8year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 28-105mm F2.8 DG DN Art relative to FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Planar T*.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
Check prices
28-105mm F2.8 DG DN Art
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FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Planar T*
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