Sigma
Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG DN Art
Prime/Zoom
90
/ 100
From $1,399
VS
Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM wins by 6
Canon
Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Full-frame · 950 g · Pro portrait
96
/ 100
From $2,299
Specdex verdict
Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG DN Art lands at 90 and Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM at 96. That puts Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG DN Art if…
- ✓Fast autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed
- ✓Premium optics
Pick Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM if…
- ✓Breathtaking bokeh
- ✓Sharp wide open
- ✓Weather-sealed L build
Score breakdown
Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG DN Art
90 sharpness 90
af 89
build 94
value 84
Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM
96 sharpness 98
af 94
build 98
value 82
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG DN Art
Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Mount
—
Canon RF
Aperture
—
f/1.2
Weight
—
950 g
Filter size
—
77 mm
Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG DN Art
Pros
- +Fast autofocus
- +Weather-sealed
- +Premium optics
Cons
- −Heavy
- −Expensive
- −Focus breathing varies
Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Pros
- +Breathtaking bokeh
- +Sharp wide open
- +Weather-sealed L build
Cons
- −Heavy at 950 g
- −Expensive
- −Breathing present
FAQ: Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG DN Art vs Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Which is better, Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG DN Art or Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM? +
Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG DN Art worth the price? +
At $1,399, Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG DN Art delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in build.
Is Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM worth the price? +
At $2,299, Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in sharpness.
Does Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG DN Art or Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM 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.