Sigma - 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art vs Sony - FE 50mm f/1.4 GM
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Sigma - 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art | Sony - FE 50mm f/1.4 GM |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1090 g | 516 g |
| Min focal | 35 mm | 50 mm |
| Max focal | 35 mm | 50 mm |
Between the 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art and FE 50mm f/1.4 GM, the 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art comes out ahead in several specs, while the FE 50mm f/1.4 GM wins on weight / min focal. Overall, the 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art scores 60.8 and the FE 50mm f/1.4 GM scores 69.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The FE 50mm f/1.4 GM is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 8.7 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
The 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art does not pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec-table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the FE 50mm f/1.4 GM if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. Its strongest claims are weight, min focal, max focal. The single most decisive one: Weight — 574.00 g less. 516 vs 1090.
Both ship with comparable weather sealed, optical stabilization, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the FE 50mm f/1.4 GM is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: Sigma - 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art or Sony - FE 50mm f/1.4 GM?
Sony - FE 50mm f/1.4 GM leads the current Mars Score by 8.7 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare min focal, max focal, weight against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Sigma - 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art if…
Sigma - 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
Choose Sony - FE 50mm f/1.4 GM if…
Sony - FE 50mm f/1.4 GM has the measurable edge on weight g, focal min mm, focal max mm.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Sigma - 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why Sony - FE 50mm f/1.4 GM wins
- ▲Weight — 574.00 g less. 516 vs 1090.
- ▲Min focal: 50 (vs 35).
- ▲Max focal: 50 (vs 35).
Spec comparison
Optics
| Spec | Sigma - 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art | Sony - FE 50mm f/1.4 GM |
|---|---|---|
| Min focal | 35 mm | 50 mmlead |
| Max focal | 35 mm | 50 mmlead |
| Max aperture | f/1.2 | f/1.4 |
| Min aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
Build
| Spec | Sigma - 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art | Sony - FE 50mm f/1.4 GM |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1090 g | 516 glead |
| Weather sealedⓘ | true | true |
| Optical stabilizationⓘ | false | false |
Mount
| Spec | Sigma - 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art | Sony - FE 50mm f/1.4 GM |
|---|---|---|
| Lens mount | Sony E / L-Mountlead | Sony E |