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Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG DN Art — Prime/Zoom
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 RF 50mm f/1.2L USM — Full-frame · 950 g · Pro portrait
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
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Build

Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Compared on the build sub-score

Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM leads on build (98 vs 94).

Sharpness

Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Compared on the sharpness sub-score

Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM leads on sharpness (98 vs 90).

Autofocus

Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Compared on the autofocus sub-score

Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM leads on af (94 vs 89).

Value for money

Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG DN Art

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG DN Art more score per dollar ($1,399 vs $2,299).

Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG DN Art 90
vs
96 Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM

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

Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG DN Art versus Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM — full spec comparison
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.

Which is better for build, Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG DN Art or Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM? +

Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM — leads on build (98 vs 94). Compared on the build sub-score.

Which is better for sharpness, Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG DN Art or Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM? +

Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM — leads on sharpness (98 vs 90). Compared on the sharpness sub-score.