Nikon Z 24-120mm f/4 S
Prime/Zoom
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art
Prime/Zoom
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Nikon Z 24-120mm f/4 S lands at 88 and Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art at 92. That puts Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Nikon Z 24-120mm f/4 S if…
- ✓Fast aperture
- ✓Quiet autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed (most)
Pick Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art if…
- ✓Fast aperture
- ✓Quiet autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed (most)
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testSharpness
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN ArtCompared on the sharpness sub-score
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art leads on sharpness (92 vs 88).
Autofocus
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN ArtCompared on the autofocus sub-score
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art leads on af (90 vs 86).
Build
TieCompared on the build sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN ArtSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art more score per dollar ($849 vs $1,099).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Nikon Z 24-120mm f/4 S | Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art |
|---|
Nikon Z 24-120mm f/4 S
- +Fast aperture
- +Quiet autofocus
- +Weather-sealed (most)
- −Mount-specific
- −Weight varies
- −Price scales with quality
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art
- +Fast aperture
- +Quiet autofocus
- +Weather-sealed (most)
- −Mount-specific
- −Weight varies
- −Price scales with quality
FAQ: Nikon Z 24-120mm f/4 S vs Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art
Which is better, Nikon Z 24-120mm f/4 S or Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art? +
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Nikon Z 24-120mm f/4 S worth the price? +
At $1,099, Nikon Z 24-120mm f/4 S delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in sharpness.
Is Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art worth the price? +
At $849, Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in sharpness.
Does Nikon Z 24-120mm f/4 S or Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for sharpness, Nikon Z 24-120mm f/4 S or Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art? +
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art — leads on sharpness (92 vs 88). Compared on the sharpness sub-score.
Which is better for autofocus, Nikon Z 24-120mm f/4 S or Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art? +
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art — leads on af (90 vs 86). Compared on the autofocus sub-score.