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Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art Lens Compared to the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens
| Specifications | Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art Lens | Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens |
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| Year Introduced | 2023 | 2014 |
| Mounts On | Full-Frame, APS-C | Full-Frame, APS-C |
| Lenses / Groups | 14/11 | 13/8 |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 46.8° | 46.8º |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/1.4-16 | f/1.4-16 |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 11 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | Y |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 23.3 oz (660g) | 28.8 oz (815g) |
| Actual Weight | 23.3 oz (659.7g) | 28.6 oz (810g) |
| Lens Hood Weight | 2.1 oz (58.2g) | 1.6 oz (45g) |
| In-Use Weight | 25.3 oz (717.9g) | 30.2 oz (855g) |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 3.08 x 4.39” (78.2 x 111.5mm) | 3.36 x 3.93” (85.4 x 99.9mm) |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 3.11 x 4.58” (79 x 116.3mm) | 3.36 x 4.25” (85.3 x 108mm) |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 4.58” (116.3mm) | 4.25” (108mm) |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | Y / N |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 3.79 x 2.33” (96.3 x 59.3mm) | 3.78 x 2.18” (95.9 x 55.4mm) |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 6.57 - 6.57” (166.9 - 166.9mm) | 6.04 - 6.04” (153.3 - 153.3mm) |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 1.93” (49.1mm) | 1.38” (35mm) |
| Filter Size | 72mm UV ► CP ► | 77mm UV ► CP ► |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | N |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | HLA | HSM |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | Y |
| Focus Ring Rotation | 875° | 92° |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | N | N |
| Distance Scale? / Type | N | Y / Window |
| Close Focus | ||
| Spec Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 17.72” (450mm) | 15.75” (400mm) |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 15.39” (391mm) | 14.92” (379mm) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.15x | 0.18x |
| Features | ||
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | N | / |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | Y / LH782-02 Buy ► | Y / LH830-02 Buy ► |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | Y / | N |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | N | N |
| Extender Compatible? | N | N |
| Case Included? / Type? | Y / Padded Nylon | Y / Padded Nylon |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | 50mm = 5.9' | 50mm = 5.83' |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | 50mm = 1799mm | 50mm = 1777mm |
| Review | Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art Lens | Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens |
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