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SKU : 6187M48
50mm Full-Frame Standard Prime Lens
Extremely Bright f/1.2 Maximum Aperture
Sigma Art Series Optical Design
Dual HLA Linear Autofocus Motor System
17 Elements in 12 Groups Construction
13-Blade Rounded Diaphragm
Aperture Ring with Click/De-click Function
AFL Custom Function Button
Dust & Splash Resistant Professional Build
The Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art is a flagship full-frame standard prime lens designed for Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras. It sits at the top of Sigma’s 50mm lineup, offering an extremely bright f/1.2 aperture that delivers exceptional subject separation, ultra-low depth of field, and strong low-light performance.
This lens is built for professionals who want maximum optical performance in portrait photography, wedding coverage, commercial work, and cinematic video production. Despite its extreme brightness, Sigma has engineered it to remain relatively compact and the lightest in its class among 50mm f/1.2 lenses, making it more usable in real-world professional workflows.
| Product | Price |
|---|---|
| Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art Lens | KSh 150,700 |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Standard Prime Lens |
| Mount | Sony E-Mount (Full Frame) |
| Focal Length | 50mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.2 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 |
| Optical Design | 17 Elements in 12 Groups |
| Autofocus | Dual HLA Linear Motor |
| Diaphragm | 13 Blades |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 40cm |
| Filter Size | 72mm |
| Weight | ~740g |
Delivers extremely high sharpness even at f/1.2, maintaining strong detail rendering across the frame for professional-grade results
Produces ultra-shallow depth of field with exceptionally smooth and creamy bokeh, making it ideal for premium portrait and cinematic work
Offers outstanding low-light performance, allowing clean handheld shooting in challenging indoor and night environments
Maintains excellent contrast, color accuracy, and micro-detail reproduction typical of Sigma Art-series optics
Controls chromatic aberration, distortion, and flare very effectively even in high-contrast lighting situations
Designed to deliver consistent optical performance from close focusing distances to infinity
Equipped with a dual HLA linear motor system that provides fast, precise, and silent autofocus performance
Supports advanced eye and face detection tracking on Sony mirrorless cameras for highly accurate subject focus
Includes customizable AFL button and aperture ring for professional workflow control and quick adjustments
Internal focusing design ensures stable handling and consistent balance during shooting
Dust and splash resistant construction improves reliability for outdoor and professional field use
Optimized for both still photography and hybrid video production workflows
Natural 50mm cinematic perspective ideal for interviews, weddings, documentaries, and narrative filmmaking
Extremely bright f/1.2 aperture enables dramatic depth-of-field effects and excellent low-light video performance
Minimal focus breathing improves professional-looking focus transitions during video recording
Smooth and quiet autofocus ensures clean audio capture and stable focus during filming
High optical resolution supports detailed 4K and high-end video production workflows
Excellent subject isolation creates a strong cinematic look for creative video projects
Portrait photography
Wedding photography
Commercial photography
Cinematic filmmaking
Low-light indoor shooting
High-end content creation
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Exceptional f/1.2 low-light capability | Expensive compared to f/1.4 lenses |
| Ultra-shallow depth of field and bokeh | Slightly heavier than f/1.4 alternatives |
| Outstanding sharpness and resolution | Requires high-resolution camera to maximize output |
| Advanced dual HLA autofocus system | Fixed focal length limits versatility |
| Professional Art-series build quality | Premium price segment |
Is the Sigma 50mm F1.2 worth it over the f/1.4 version?
Yes, if you need maximum background separation, better low-light performance, and a more cinematic look.
Is it good for video work?
Yes, it is one of Sigma’s most cinematic 50mm lenses with excellent autofocus and minimal focus breathing.
Is it suitable for beginners?
It is better suited for advanced and professional users due to its price and extreme optical performance.
Is it compatible with Sony cameras?
Yes, it is designed specifically for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless systems.
The Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art is a flagship professional lens that delivers unmatched subject isolation, exceptional sharpness, and world-class low-light performance. At KSh 150,700 in Kenya, it is designed for photographers and filmmakers who want the absolute highest level of image quality in a standard 50mm prime.
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