Arnab Ghosh Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 I have sony a6400, and i want absolutely steller quality from my prime lense ( will use for portrait , street portrait category ) the options i can see is 1. Sigma 56mm f1.4 for apsc 2. Sigma art 50mm f1.4 for FE I might upgrade to full frame may be in next 4-5 years, not immediately, will sigma art 50mm f.14 will provide better image on a apsc body than 56mm ? In both photo and video ? As the 50 art costs 2X than the 56mm, i am a bit confused.. but it that will provide that better image / video quality i am ok to pay the difference. If anyone has used sigma 50mm art on APsc for photo and video please let me know. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Pieter Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 (edited) I haven't used the Sigma 50mm Art but I have used the 56mm extensively on my A6500. The 56mm really is a magnificent lens with only one downside, which is heavy pincushion distortion in RAW-files. Sharpness is exceptional straight from F/1.4. Some considerations you should take into account: - The Sigma 50mm F/1.4 is an older fullframe DSLR-design adapted for mirrorless. The 56mm is a modern mirrorless design for APS-C. This means that the 50mm lens is truly enormous by comparison; - The Sigma 50mm F/1.4 is heavy as a brick (815 grams versus 280 grams for the 56mm); - The Sigma 50mm is optimized for fullframe, which means that it likely won't be able to resolve the fine detail required for an APS-C sensor; - Sigma is working hard to create new mirrorless versions (designated DC DN (APS-C) or DG DN (FF)) to replace old adapted DSLR designs (DG HSM)). These new designs tend to be smaller, lighter and optically superior. Sigma replaced the 85mm F/1.4, 24-70 F/2.8, 100-400 and is about to replace the 35mm F/1.4. So likely the 50mm F/1.4 is next on the list. If you go fullframe in 4-5 years, you can sell the 56mm at hardly a loss and the 50mm F/1.4 DG DN is likely released by that time (though expect a premium over the DG HSM version). Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Edited April 10, 2021 by Pieter Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.sonyalphaforum.com/topic/13625-is-sigma-50mm-14-art-is-better-than-sigma-56mm-f14-on-apsc-a6400/?do=findComment&comment=53772'>More sharing options...
XKAES Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 The only thing heavier than the size and weight of these behemoths is the price tag! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebeardedgroundsman Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 I have a 50mm Art lens which I find gives me high quality, with excellent resolution on both my A68 APS-c and my A99 ff. It is very heavy for a standard/mid tele lens- but then it is designed for high optical quality rather than being a general purpose lens. I suspect the Contemporary equivalent is nearly as good optically and is certainly smaller and lighter - and probably the better choice for an APS-C camera. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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