New: Sigma 50mm f/2 DG DN 'C' lens review 

*breathing compensation only works with Sony's own lenses, third party lenses are not supported...unfortunately

I was very willing to consider this lens to replace my current Sony-Zeiss 1,8/55mm, which is sharp but has quite nasty LoCA that I never liked. Unfortunately this Sigma doesn't seem to fare any better in LoCa. Also, the Sigma-usual disappointing sharpness at close range. What a pity.

I like this unbiased style of reviews, very professional!

Another "exactly what you want to hear with no fluff" review Chris. Thanks for doing these.

I doubt there is any supported sigma lens yet for focus breathing compensate.

I'll keep my Samyang 45 for the time being, even though it feels like a Mac Donald toy in comparison to the Sigma 😅. But it's extremely light, fast focusing and IQ is lovely. I sold it once and then looking through my pictures, I realized I've taken some of my favorite images with it.

Could you do a 50mm full frame e mount compare. Would love to see the zeiss up against the new Sony and sigma 50mm 1.4s and the samyang 45 1.8

Thank you for the review. Being an Canon RF system user and Sigma hater the same time, I have to admit this is the price/specs/build quality/whatever else where Canon is not able to play now, but Sigma is. This is so-called “Summicron” way. Canon makes “Noctilux” or “Summarit” and nothing in the middle. :(

1:46 LOL I had just put my Sigma i series 20mm f/2 on my desk shortly before watching this video. The aperture ring especially has the tactility of a vintage lens but the clicks are much more precise and incredibly satisfying. It feels better to handle than my other modern lens with an aperture ring, the Voigtlander Nokton 75mm f/1.5. I'd better take the Sigma off my desk before it becomes my new favorite fidget toy...

Yep, I’ll def buy this. For all the stress relief! 😂

I can' t get enough of your reviews! Keep up the good work.

Been using this lens on my Leica SL 601. Very pleased with the images. And the lens is a lovely small size aswell

A nifty fifty cost $600...

How does it compare to the 65mm F2?

Despite being expensive for a f2 aperture, wanting a little more from the close up image quality, not having the best sunstars, and suffering from Chromatic Aberration, the tactile aperture ring, remarkable sharpness across the frame, and being enjoyable to use places this 50mm as Mr. Frost’s favorite. This say a lot, as the man has seem a few in his life time. Where does the Sony, 50mm, f1.4, GM rank against it for those considering that one? It isn’t as small and it is double the price, but on paper it is fully weather sealed, (not just at the mount), just as tactile: more buttons & same clicky aperture ring, clinically seems to test even sharper across its aperture range according to lenstips, faster aperture f1.4, and has same/better autofocus speed & accuracy. Sill, fun/cute factor does count for something, and some lens can be clinically fantastic but also really cold and sterile. Does the Sigma 50m, f2, DG DN have something that does not show up in the measurables which garners that top place you’ve given it?

You should make a video on the top 5 lenses for circular bokeh vs cats eye bokeh. I've noticed nearly every Sigma has pretty severe cats eye bokeh, even my 105mm F1.4 is surprising in that regard. My cheap Rokinon 85mm T1.5 is better than all my more expensive lenses. It'd be a great video idea since it's arguably one of the most important characteristics, given it's noticable even when viewing on a phone at a low resolution, and there also aren't many great resources that compare to find the truly best options. I think the Sony GM lenses might be the best, as the 50mm F1.2 seems excellent in that regard, but never seen a broad comparison.

Looking forward to comparisons of this vs Samyang 45mm f1.8

the subjects in the test photos have a pop to them

I don’t see any reason to get this instead of the compact Sony 50mm F2.5 G.

Yeah.... Nobody is looking for corner to corner perfection in a 50mm lens, i appreciate that they're making lenses as good as this one, but i would stick to the 50mm f1.8, specially since the close up clarity is not great.

This was such a helpful video, thanks!

I dont see comparsion 65mm f2 with this 50mm f2 ... can u tell something or even better make material about it in future ? What u think about this 2 ? 65mm is better ?

Hi Chris, can you please review the Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 when you get a chance as someone claimed it's sharper than the Samyang AF 18mm f2.8 FE...Hard to believe I know, but the only way to know for sure is one of your excellent and thorough lens reviews.

Greetings! How would you compare this lens to the Sony 50:2.5 g? Thank you for your videos!

Hi Christopher, what do you think, which SIgma C lens is the best? I have the 35mm, 90mm and 65mm. From observations and from that review I think that the 65mm is still the best. That 50mm and the 35mm should be on par I guess.

This or the Sony FE 50mm f1.8. I would probably buy this lens if I found a good deal. Then again Sony Zeiss 55mm f1.8 might be the king of "slow" 50's for Sony.

Thank you for your videos! I would like a 50mm prime focal lens with a nice bokeh, soft background, good sharpness but small and light enough. I'm hesitating between the Sigma or Voigtlander 50mm f2. Is the Voigtlander really worth paying more and not having autofocus? Could you please give me your opinion?

Anyone seen a comparison between this lens and the contemporary 65mm f2? Can't find any reviews and comparison on both anywhere.

"Its price is quite high for a 50mm f2." Let me introduce you to my good friend Summicron-chan. XD

Another Beautiful Lenses from Sigma. Love it.

I will stick to the RF 50mm 1.8 and use the saved 400 Quid to pick up the hood ....

The way close up image quality suffers, presumably because it isn't a macro; do macros suffer at long range over non-macros also?

Is breathing correction on Sony cameras working with 3rd party lenses? Last time I've checked it worked only with Sony lenses which are on the list (not all sony lenses even).

How does it compare to Samyang 50mm F.14 mark II ? I believe it's even cheaper than this Sigma, maybe a bit less sharp, but I would say it's pretty "adequate". Opinion?

Great review!!! It's somewhat disappointing to see its close-up and LoCA capability aren't that good this time as well, just like other many of thier comtemporary lenses are. Considering how good Fuji's new F1.4 primes are in every single regard, I really wish Sigma could improve a bit more.

Please, review tokina 85mm f1.8 atx...

thank you for your test

Pls compare this with 55mm f.18 zeiss sir 🙏🏻

You sure it supports breathing correction? Not all lenses support it.

1:47 so true.

wait, focus breathing compensation feature from sony is now working in 3rd party lenses? It used to be only Sony lenses. If it is working with other lenses now, this is a great news

Can I use your footage for non-commercial video production? compare other lens like yn 50dg dn？ 😢

Nice review, nice lens. I have Samyang 45 1.8 and very like it but have a fast moving, young childrens and sometimes AF is to slowly. Is a big difference in AF speed/accuracy for Sigma 50 f2 and Samyang 45 f1.8?

Gave me more motivation to wait for tamron.

3:04 correction they haven’t opened that option for 3rd party

I’m shocked by the low autofocus speed 😢

So you prefer the 65mm to this one, as it comes highly recommended and this one doesn't.

I hate to say this but Sigma has a thing with their coating and glass choices that always tint the image yellow. While it can look nice sometimes, you're basically losing some wavelengths of light you're never getting back. I want to like Sigmas because their industrial design and build quality are great but the images are just not desirable.

A twofer! Thanks CF 😁😁

58mm filter thread on a 50mm F2 lens what a letdown.

Awesome Cf

For that price, size, and speed the Voigtlander 50mm 1.2 SE is a much better way to go

Looks cool but I already own a 50mm 1.8 🤔🤔

€600, do they not know there is a chromatic cost of living crisis.

Can't wait for the RF version!

Thanks

Did we really need another 50mm for Sony E? This is neither cheap, or outstanding, or fast aperture... it's simply boring.

When were you in California? Some of the photos you showed, say California…

You should have a point system for the build quality, where the best ones would be a 10/10 and then you’d measure others by that number

I was curious to see a new 50/2. I love these F2. Finally lying is over. F1.4 or F1.2 are not needed in many application. Note, F1.2 are not F1.2 but darker - like more an F1.3 to be honest. People are paying for a premium that is not a premium. I rather would work with a lens that has something special. When looking at the most recent interations then I would say that most modern lenses are crap - there are just sharp and heavily corrected with software. It is like having fake t*t*ies. In nature is nothing equal and too perfect.

5:18 is that a reversed mustache distortion? It looks weird...

The lens isn't "ridiculously sharp". The Voigtländer Apo Lanthar is visibly better, esp in the corners.

Do you want to say this lens is supported by sony breathing compensation feature? 3rd party lenses do not support this, and also have worst active stabilisation. You provide misguiding information

Good lens overall, but should cost less then half of it

First!

Three at once? Forgot publish settings?

RF 50mm 1.8 is cheaper, smaller, brighter and lighter

Dude breathing correction works only on Sony lenses

you should have a twitter so we can reach out to you