Panasonic Lumix S PRO 50mm f/1.4 vs Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art
Both are L-Mount primes for portrait and low-light — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Panasonic Lumix S PRO 50mm f/1.4 | Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.2 |
| Type | prime | prime |
| Coverage | full-frame | full-frame |
| Mount | L-Mount | L-Mount |
Which should you buy?
- the Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art opens wider (f/1.2) — brighter in low light and more background blur
Where to buy
Check the Panasonic Lumix S PRO 50mm f/1.4 price on Amazon →
Check the Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art price on Amazon →
FAQ
What's the difference between the Panasonic Lumix S PRO 50mm f/1.4 and the Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art?
The Panasonic Lumix S PRO 50mm f/1.4 is 50mm f/1.4 prime, full-frame; the Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art is 50mm f/1.2 prime, full-frame. Both fit the L-Mount.
Which is better in low light, the Panasonic Lumix S PRO 50mm f/1.4 or the Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art?
The Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art — its f/1.2 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/1.4 of the other.
Do the Panasonic Lumix S PRO 50mm f/1.4 and Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art fit the same camera?
Yes — both are L-Mount lenses, so they fit Panasonic Lumix S, Leica SL, and Sigma fp full-frame bodies (the L-Mount Alliance).
More L-Mount comparisons: Panasonic Lumix S PRO 50mm f/1.4 vs Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art · Sigma 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN Art vs Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Art · Panasonic Lumix S 18mm f/1.8 vs Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG DN Art · Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary vs 7Artisans AF 35mm f/1.8 · all L-Mount lenses · all comparisons