Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN ArtvsSony FE 20-70mm F4 G
50mm F1.2 DG DN Art
50mm / F1.2
—
FE 20-70mm F4 G
20-70mm / F4
—
Which to choose
When the 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art suits you better
- Brightness3.5 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
When the FE 20-70mm F4 G suits you better
- Weight257g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 30cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 20-70mm in a single lens
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
- 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art110.8mm long × 81.5mm diameter
- FE 20-70mm F4 G99mm long × 78.7mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art | Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 50mm | 20mm | +30mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 50mm | 70mm | −20mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.2 | F4 | 3.5 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.2 | F4 | 3.5 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F16 | F22 | −6.0 |
| Min focus distance | 40cm | 30cm | +0.10m |
| Max magnification | 0.17× | 0.39× | −0.22x |
| Aperture blades | 13blades | 9blades | +4blades |
| Weight | 745g | 488g | +257g |
| Length | 110.8mm | 99mm | +11.8mm |
| Diameter | 81.5mm | 78.7mm | +2.8mm |
| Filter size | 72mm | 72mm | — |
| Released | 2024 | 2023 | +1year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art relative to FE 20-70mm F4 G.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
Check prices
50mm F1.2 DG DN Art
ADLinks to Amazon, B&H Photo, Adorama, KEH Camera, MPB, eBay are affiliate links. We may earn a commission if you buy through them, at no extra cost to you.Links marked “Search results” go to that retailer’s search page for this lens name.Check price and availability on the retailer’s own site.
FE 20-70mm F4 G
ADLinks to Amazon, B&H Photo, Adorama, KEH Camera, MPB, eBay are affiliate links. We may earn a commission if you buy through them, at no extra cost to you.Links marked “Search results” go to that retailer’s search page for this lens name.Check price and availability on the retailer’s own site.
50mm F1.2 DG DN Art in detailFE 20-70mm F4 G in detailAll E-mount lenses