Gear
SUMMARY
The Sigma 50mm f/1.2 lens features a compact design with a 72mm filter thread, unusual for its fast aperture. Tested on commercial work, it offers solid autofocus and pleasing rendering, with 13 aperture blades contributing to smooth bokeh. The lens is priced approximately €500 less than Sony's G Master equivalent, making fast aperture primes more accessible. Its features include weather-sealing, a locking lens hood, and a minimum focus distance of 40 cm, useful for close-up work.
TAKEAWAYS
Sigma's 50mm f/1.2 lens is compact despite its fast aperture, featuring a 72mm filter thread.
It boasts 13 aperture blades for enhanced bokeh and a minimum focus distance of 40 cm.
The lens is priced significantly lower than Sony's 50mm f/1.2 GM, offering a more affordable fast prime option.
Real-world commercial testing showed solid autofocus and pleasing rendering, though one unit exhibited focus hunting.