Sigma A 50 mm f/1.2 DG DN review - Summary

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Sigma A 50 mm f/1.2 DG DN

29 August 2024

Maciej Latałło

11. Summary

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Pros:

solid barrel with sensible dimensions,
excellent image quality in the frame centre,
very good image quality on the edge of the APS-C/DX sensor,
good image quality on the edge of full frame,
negligible longitudinal chromatic aberration,
very low lateral chromatic aberration,
lack of any noticeable problems with spherical aberration,
slight distortion,
sensible coma correction,
negligible astigmatism,
moderate vignetting on the APS-C/DX sensor,
good performance against bright light,
silent, quick, and accurate autofocus.

Cons:

very high vignetting on full frame.

The new Sigma A 50 mm f/1.2 DG DN was launched on the market with a price tag of around $1390 so over $600 less than the price of the rival Sony FE 50 mm f/1.2 GM. As the Sigma is able to compete with the Sony on equal terms, we think it was an excellent move.

Taking into account the fact that the tested lens presents a whole list of important assets and just one flaw, we don't have any doubts it deserves our 'Editor's Choice' badge. Congratulations!