Sony 50mm F1.4 GM vs Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art 

Ok...let's state the obvious. You just wanted to come to that boat and duck show. But you had to work in the office that day XD. They are both good, that's the review!

I'm actually really impressed at how useful this place was for testing!

So the f1.4 GM is way more expensive than the Sigma f1.4 ($450 difference) But the f1.2 GM isn't tht much more expensive than the f1.4 ($700 difference) Guys, just decide how much is "a lot" or "not that much" but keep it consistent, at least during one video.

If only I knew about this coming... I bought the 50mm f1.2 GM only three months ago, I could have saved some money and space in the bag

Thanks Chris, another great video (as always) from DPReview TV. I already have the Sigma 50mm Art on order but this was a very nice "focus" on both. Additionally, I just found you on one of your other "channels" detailing, reviewing and advising on miscellaneous fly fishing gear. Good to see you there as well, being that is yet another interest of mine and what better way to gather additional insight than to follow a smart, concise, familiar face. Keep up the great work on both accounts.

You do a fantastic job on all your videos's, whether it's fly fishing or photography.....keep em coming ....!!!

Great review and comparison, the price difference is significant , but as much as This matters, for most of us who sell gear to buy more gear the RESALE value is a big deal. I hardly ever see it mentioned. One of the problems with "off brand" lenses is that the minute you buy the lens the resale value plummets. I know that most reviewers don't seem to focus on RESALE value but it matters to > 80% of shooting professionals, this is how most upgrade their gear.

Great video as always! Love those outdoor shows ^^. In Germany the price differenz is rediculous. Its 900€ for the Sigmar and 1800€ for the Sony. I know what I would go for.

the pice difference in europ is much bigger. the sigma is 950€ and the sony 1850€. i think the sigma is the clear winner in europe, unless you have infinite money. i dont think beeing slighty smaller and optically slightly better justifies paying twice as much.

Another rock solid video guys, I wonder whose Idea it was to do the show ant the Calgary Boat and Outdoors show?🤔

I’m just hoping this helps drop the f1.2 in price but that 67mm filter thread is mighty appealing too!

Hello, what camara would you recommend for videography between panasonic s5 ii vs sony fx30 if you don’t own any lenses?

Thank you to good review. Can i ask what wirst strap you use ?

Can you guys do a comparison of the Sony GM 50 1.2 vs 1.4? Thanks!

Lol, Chris definitely had fun with this location eh?

thanks for the review! it would be very exciting to see a comparison on the l-mount side: the new sigma vs. the lumix and the leica 50mm f1.4?❣️

Love your channel!!! Do 2 different videos. Both lenses on Sony 7RV and another video for L-mount users. The cameras are so different

Looks like you had a great time shooting this video! Gotta say, the Sony wide open is pretty impressive.

A lens review at the Calgary outdoor and boat show... Chirs is combining two of his passions 🤣 👍👍

Is there really a practical reason to purchase an f1.2 lens over an f1.4 lens? Realistically speaking, how often will someone be shooting with an f1.4 lens and think to themselves “this shot is impossible without a faster lens”? I know that certain *ahem* “influencers” in the online photography space will say that f1.2 is “more professional” and “a necessity,” but I just don’t buy it. For one, cost is a huge factor, and you are most definitely past the point of diminishing returns when considering an f1.2 lens. Also, I feel like where we currently are with mirrorless cameras, f1.2 lenses are attractive because there either isn’t another fast, standard option (Canon, Nikon), or because the pre-existing, first-party f1.4 lenses are outdated (Sony). Actually, now that I think about it, even back in the days of DSLRs, Canon’s faster primes were in a very similar situation. The 50 f1.2L was the obvious choice for those who were looking for a fast 50mm because of the more modern lens design. The 50mm f1.4 was over a decade older, and was behind in build quality and resolution because of that. I’m sure the 50mm f1.2L wouldn’t have been nearly as enticing if it had been released around the same time as the f1.4 lens.

Thanks for sharing another wonderful video like always 👌🙏👍

Great review as always, but your statement that the Sony f1.2 isn't that much more than the Sony f1.4 left me scratching my head. The f1.2 is $700 more than the f1.4 and $1,150 more than the Sigma!

Hey! When they say 50mm, what does that mean? I understand the higher the number, the more narrow the field of view, I get that, but is 50mm the distance from front element to back element? Or is it the distance from front element to image sensor? Can you guys explain please?

Let's be honest, Chris just wanted to go fishing 🎣

Hey Jordan 2:30 section the video af hunts quite a bit for a pretty straightforward shot. Maybe Panasonic S5ii AF still isn't that robust? Or was it a setting issue?

The bigger question is how does it compare to the lens it theoretically replaces in the Sony line up, the Sony 50mm f/1.4 zeiss.

All lenses should be blessed with an Aperture ring 👏

Hold on a minute, didnt they launched the 1.2 yesterday?

6:30 What do you mean 153% of the price isn't that much more expensive LOL f1.2 vs f1.4

Look at those $ numbers! Wow! I might have to sell BOTH kidneys now!

I got a big laugh seeing Gordon Drake caught on video perusing Drake magazine. Ha ha ha ha ha ha ..... nice!

Man, this S5ii footage is nice👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

The difference wide open is huge - in a test chart anyway. I wonder something else might be at play here. Different cameras, different RAW engine, some focus error? Especially if the Sigma was already called "very sharp wide open" in its own review. It almost looks like the Sony was stopped down to F8.

No comment re video traits such as focus breathing?

6:27 to 6:36 - "Isn't that much more expensive" What? $1,999 versus $1,299 is quite a difference!

waiting for test 50/1.4 Sony GM VS Sony Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA

Sigma fringing reminds me of my 24-105mm canon EF mount sigma lens.

50mm lenses these days are as big as my 28-70 2.8 lens I used for my 35mm camera back in the day, too big.

Guess we are going to see 50 1.2GM VS 50 1.4GM in another video

In real world, I am not sure if this going to make a difference unless you are shooting ppl with angel lights as BG at f/1.4 :)

Currently how many thousands of 50 1.4 lens models are on the market?

I guess this is goodbye to the Sony Zeiss 50mm 1.4

I just want an updated nifty fifty 1.8 for my a7c.

Awesome, test two lenses side by side on two different cameras. Hate the drake.

Hasn’t Adobe or some other company developed an algorithm to handle Loka effectively yet? Just mix some of that AI magic in there 😉

there is a difference of 700 dollars between the sigma and the sony I still don't understand the reason for the surcharge and I don't think it's the button Which on the Sony machine you can customize

Looks like Jordan is enjoying the Panasonic S5 Mark ii. I thought he would use the Panasonic GH6 these days

So this is what we can expect from canon and nikon when their "mirrorless landing" is done within a few years: Good mid priced f1.4 primes (mid priced considering todays standards.... )

Pentax!

Drunk archery for the best of 2023 episode

When you said the lens is a quarter of a noct what the heck is a noct?

The larger size and lower image quality wide open, is pretty rough for the Sigma. If I were shopping, I would have to stretch for the Sony. I hope Sigma comes up with an awesome 50mm F1.8.

You see, you can compete on quality instead of shutting down the competition

It seems very good but too expensive, 1700eu is a lot of euros.

you shouldn't compare price only, but also include expected reselling value, say three years from now. I assume you'll get significantly more for a used GM then, hence reducing the difference in overall cost of usage pretty good

It replaces the quite recent Sony Zeiss Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA of 2016. All former Sony Zeiss e-mount lenses even the recent ones are gradually replaced by Sony. Its price will drop and I think it will be a bargain. The Sony Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA was one of the last lenses of the Sony Zeiss collaboration.

1:35 and compare that to my 1993 canon EF 50mm F1.4 - 290 grams... the mirrorless promise of smaller lenses has failed.

Lol this feels more of a Vlog going to the outdoor show with Chris featuring Sony 50mm F1.4 GM vs Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art. Lol

1/4 Noct! My GAWD

What is Jordan doing behind the camera that has Chris laughing in so many clips? And was that Tony N's voice discussing the lenses' price comparison? I'm gonna guess that you forgot to actually mention the prices, so you threw that clip in for yucks. These lenses tested almost equal. I thought the Sony's cats-eye bokeh was actually worse. If I shot Sony, I'd get the Signs.

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Sorry guys, Christopher Frost beat your review of this lens yet again !

Wait…. So the Sony is “substantially more expensive” than the Sigma ($450). But then in the next sentence you are considering buying the 50 1.2 because it isn’t that more expensive (+$700)?! My math may be a little rusty, but I believe you are talking a little crazy there.. 😂

Poor Jordan, always having to do what Chris wants to do, but Chris will not do what Jordan wants to do. Let's make a video of what Jordan wants :D

I'm pretty sure the $700 difference between the GM 1.4 and 1.2 trumps the $450 difference between the Sigma and GM 1.4? Plus a few things I wished were discussed is whether or not the focus is linear: Sigma no, Sony yes. Sigma also has a closer focusing distance. Plus what's the breathing like?

Sigma -> Sony1.4 = $450 "substantially more expensive " Sony1.4 -> Sony1.2 = $700 "not that much more expensive"

6:27 ....it's literally almost double the price lol

Awesome insight as always..for some photographers at this point..its all about that lower f-stop..1.2>1.4..im sure this 1.4 is amazing like its "bigger sibling" the 1.2..and of course now you are paying for the price difference..is around $700 USD worth it for a 1.2 or 1.4..like I said at this point for some photographers..its just clout and bragging rights that "I paid more than you" for a 1.2..haha at the end of the day our clients can't even tell and even some photographers can't even tell what image is what..1.2 or 1.4 image..its weird that Sony still chose to make this 1.4 GMlens? seems like there is no need for it when you have that 1.2?..now you're putting the lens against each other for sales?..when you could have just made customers not have the ability to choose and make them choose the only one 50 GM 1.2..lol I am just waiting for that 85 1.2 GM!! haha im sure it will be around the same design as that 50 1.2 GM..slightly smaller and lightweight would be perfect..

If you aren't shooting wide open, save your money and get a much smaller 50/55 f/1.8. Why lug around a monster like the Sigma. BTW I've seen reviews that show the Sigma much sharper wide open on A7RIV than your test. I'm not sure what maths school you attended Chris, but if you think 1999 is not much more than 1299, please make sure someone else fills out your tax returns.

Would love to see a 3 way comparison vs the Samyang 50/1.4 II

oh wow...while Sigma holds its own pretty well, it's very clear that the GM is better in sharpness/resolution.

So basically this was an excuse for Chris to do a bunch of outdoor stuff indoors. Did I get that right?

Sony knocks it out of the park again.

Canon RF 50 1.4? Are you there? Where are you? I know you are... Please?!????

Sony, WHERE IS THE UPDATED 85MM PRIME? WHAT ARE YOU DOING??

Smaller, faster, sharper and not for a crazy price difference. The Sony is clearly the winner here. Sigma will have to lower the price to compete

Why are Sigma lenses ALWAYS bigger than the competition?

but the real question is: how did Jordan get in, seeing how he didn't follow the flannel shirt dress code

It just seems to make sense to buy the sigma especially for the price

Sorry bad review....First one I ever gave...

Sigma 50mm is an automatic kill, 50mm f1.4 at this weight is simply dumb.

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Eat less, buy oem.

Please stop talking about things like “cat’s eyes” and smoothness of transition between in focus and out of focus. Those are completely made up characteristics. “Cat’s eyes” is always present in fast lenses, that’s just how optics work. Show me a lens that does not have a smooth transition between focus and out of focus, I have never seen one because they simply don’t exist, the transition is never abrupt.

Ewwwww Cutco, pyramid scheme knives!

i said it before, the Sigma 1.4 is a dud. the old version is as bad. it's similar to the nikon 150$ small plastic lens you can get. the G version. but that one is small at least.