Panasonic Lumix S Pro 50mm F1.4 § 03 Head to head
Panasonic Lumix S Pro 50mm F1.4 vs Sigma A 50 mm f/1.4 DG DN
Panasonic 50mm f/1.4 focuses 1 cm closer. Sigma 50mm f/1.4 is 295 g lighter.
The Panasonic Lumix S Pro 50mm F1.4 is a 50mm f/1.4 prime, and the Sigma A 50 mm f/1.4 DG DN is a 50mm f/1.4 prime. On paper the Sigma A 50 mm f/1.4 DG DN comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Panasonic Lumix S Pro 50mm F1.4 
Sigma A 50 mm f/1.4 DG DN 01
Key differences
Why is the Panasonic Lumix S Pro 50mm F1.4 better than the Sigma A 50 mm f/1.4 DG DN?
- Focuses 1 cm closer (0.44 m vs 0.45 m)
Why is the Sigma A 50 mm f/1.4 DG DN better than the Panasonic Lumix S Pro 50mm F1.4?
- 295 g lighter (660 g vs 955 g)
- 19 mm shorter (111.5 mm vs 130 mm long)
- Smaller filter thread (72 mm vs 77 mm)
- Newer design (2023 vs 2019)
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the Sigma A 50 mm f/1.4 DG DN has the edge: it is 295 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Panasonic Lumix S Pro 50mm F1.4 | Sigma A 50 mm f/1.4 DG DN |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Standard prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full Frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 955 g (2.11 lb) | 660 g (23.28 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 90 mm (diameter) x 130 mm (length) | 111.5 x 78.2 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.44 m (1.44 ft) ◆ | 0.45 m (17.72 inches) |
| Maximum magnification | 0.15x | 0.15x |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes (dust, splash, and freeze-resistant) | Yes (dust and splash resistant) |
| Aperture ring | Yes | Yes (de-clickable) |
| Aperture blades | 11 (circular) | 11 |
| Optical construction | 13 elements in 11 groups (includes 2 aspherical and 3 ED elements) | 14 elements / 11 groups |
| Filter size | 77 mm | 72 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | L-Mount | Sony E, L-Mount |
| Released | 2019 | 2023 |
| Price | — | $939 list price |
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Size
- A · Panasonic
- B · Sigma
- 130 × 90 mm
- 111.5 × 78.2 mm
The Panasonic Lumix S Pro 50mm F1.4 is 19 mm longer and 295 g heavier than the Sigma A 50 mm f/1.4 DG DN.
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Sample frames
Panasonic Lumix S Pro 50mm F1.4
Sigma A 50 mm f/1.4 DG DN
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Panasonic Lumix S Pro 50mm F1.4 or the Sigma A 50 mm f/1.4 DG DN?
- The Sigma A 50 mm f/1.4 DG DN weighs 660 g, 295 g less than the Panasonic Lumix S Pro 50mm F1.4 (955 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Panasonic Lumix S Pro 50mm F1.4 or the Sigma A 50 mm f/1.4 DG DN?
- The Panasonic Lumix S Pro 50mm F1.4 focuses down to 0.44 m, against 0.45 m for the Sigma A 50 mm f/1.4 DG DN.
- Do the Panasonic Lumix S Pro 50mm F1.4 and the Sigma A 50 mm f/1.4 DG DN have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Panasonic Lumix S Pro 50mm F1.4 or the Sigma A 50 mm f/1.4 DG DN better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Sigma A 50 mm f/1.4 DG DN has the edge: it is 295 g lighter to carry.
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